chief operating officer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 163 295

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How much does a chief operating officer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time chief operating officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 163 295 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 44 000 to CHF 412 000, based on 285 entries.
  • Updated 5 days ago
  • 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

chief operating officer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 160 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 153 080
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 200 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 200 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 189 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 170 000
Average salary CHF 163 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 117 225. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 200 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief operating officer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 666
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 153 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 225
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 906
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 756
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 200 000
Average salary CHF 163 000
+62%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief operating officer have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 162 750. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 176 229 per year.

Salary trend

chief operating officer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 176 229
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 162 750
Average salary CHF 163 295

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief operating officer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 272 500 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief operating officer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 272 5002 jobs
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 229 051Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 202 5007 jobs
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 198 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Insurance
    CHF 191 0001 job
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 180 0001 job
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 176 0003 jobs
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 165 454Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 163 5003 jobs

Salary by cantons for chief operating officer

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

ZH

Zurich

chief operating officer

CHF 163 286

average salary

Salary by canton

chief operating officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 141 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 150 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 127 035
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 151 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 000
Geneva average salary CHF 134 688
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 133 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 129 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 186 439
Schwyz average salary CHF 156 219
Thurgau average salary CHF 158 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 131 600
Valais average salary CHF 110 400
Zug average salary CHF 168 769
Zurich average salary CHF 163 286
Average salary CHF 146 079