ceo salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 155 224

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How much does a ceo earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time ceo earns an average gross salary of CHF 155 224 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 415 000, based on 1 643 entries.
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  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

ceo, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 86 440
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 102 259
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 102 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 155 159
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 154 959
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 170 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 165 056
Men: 55+average salary CHF 168 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 155 270

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a ceo relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 120 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 171 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

ceo, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 138 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 165 266
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 171 600
Average salary CHF 155 010
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for ceo have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 163 335. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 166 948 per year.

Salary trend

ceo, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 433
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 163 335
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 166 948
Average salary CHF 154 966

Jobs for ceo

More jobs for this profession

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a ceo is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 215 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for ceo, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 215 0003 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 200 00018 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 194 0009 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 189 00027 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 185 50022 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 182 62810 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 180 0005 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 175 92523 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 174 4007 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 171 61113 jobs

Salary by cantons for ceo

The top two high-paying cantons for ceo are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

ceo

CHF 154 992

average salary

Salary by canton

ceo

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 140 798
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 130 000
Berne average salary CHF 135 666
Basel Land average salary CHF 149 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 150 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 000
Geneva average salary CHF 145 125
Glarus average salary CHF 124 133
Grisons average salary CHF 110 000
Jura average salary CHF 120 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 135 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 800
Nidwalden average salary CHF 129 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 120 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 134 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 136 744
Solothurn average salary CHF 143 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 140 700
Thurgau average salary CHF 142 529
Ticino average salary CHF 160 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 140 758
Valais average salary CHF 130 000
Zug average salary CHF 187 000
Zurich average salary CHF 154 992
Average salary CHF 139 994