ceo salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 155 324

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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 155 324 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 415 000, based on 1 690 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 102 375
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 102 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 155 640
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 155 519
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 170 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 165 263
Men: 55+average salary CHF 168 267
Women: 55+average salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 155 324

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 173 666 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 137 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 165 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 173 666
Average salary CHF 155 276
+45%

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 163 320. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 168 048 per year.

Salary trend

ceo, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 326
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 163 320
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 168 048
Average salary CHF 155 689

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 0002 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 200 00032 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 197 0007 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 191 10021 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 185 50015 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 182 62815 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 180 0009 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 177 35026 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 174 40010 jobs
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 172 37010 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 155 324

average salary

Salary by canton

ceo

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 140 591
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 132 200
Berne average salary CHF 135 750
Basel Land average salary CHF 146 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 150 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 000
Geneva average salary CHF 144 285
Glarus average salary CHF 124 133
Grisons average salary CHF 110 000
Jura average salary CHF 120 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 136 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 126 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 120 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 135 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 150 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 145 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 140 350
Thurgau average salary CHF 142 240
Ticino average salary CHF 160 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 142 258
Valais average salary CHF 130 000
Zug average salary CHF 186 000
Zurich average salary CHF 155 324
Average salary CHF 139 983