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chief operation officer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 162 530

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How much does a chief operation officer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time chief operation officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 162 530 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 44 000 to CHF 412 000, based on 311 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

chief operation 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 156 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 200 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 200 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 174 818
Women: 55+average salary CHF 163 000
Average salary CHF 162 421

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 122 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 200 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief operation officer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 157 333
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 162 131
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 200 000
Average salary CHF 162 530
+64%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 161 875. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 171 000 per year.

Salary trend

chief operation officer, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 171 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 161 875
Average salary CHF 162 530
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief operation officer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 250 000 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 operation officer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 250 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 217 1373 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 202 5008 jobs
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 198 0002 jobs
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 193 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 176 2293 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 170 5001 job
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 170 0002 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 166 0003 jobs
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 165 454Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chief operation officer

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

ZH

Zurich

chief operation officer

CHF 162 529

average salary

Salary by canton

chief operation officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 144 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 150 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 127 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 144 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 000
Geneva average salary CHF 132 950
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 122 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 137 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 130 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 185 769
Schwyz average salary CHF 148 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 158 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 130 000
Valais average salary CHF 98 250
Zug average salary CHF 164 769
Zurich average salary CHF 162 529
Average salary CHF 146 199