commercial manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 69 146

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How much does a commercial manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time commercial manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 146 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 145 000, based on 2 781 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

commercial manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 505
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 200
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 175
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 998
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 117
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 69 134

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 565. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

commercial manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 565
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 346
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 69 157
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for commercial manager have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 69 310. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 76 014 per year.

Salary trend

commercial manager, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 310
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 014
Average salary CHF 69 134
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a commercial manager is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 78 659 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for commercial manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 78 6593 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 73 00024 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 71 75020 jobs
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 71 5004 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 00030 jobs
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 70 98036 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 70 52510 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 70 35014 jobs
  9. Education
    CHF 70 3008 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 70 12521 jobs

Salary by cantons for commercial manager

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

ZH

Zurich

commercial manager

CHF 69 146

average salary

Salary by canton

commercial manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 60 697
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 60 050
Berne average salary CHF 65 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 68 275
Fribourg average salary CHF 64 177
Geneva average salary CHF 66 600
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 65 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 63 511
Nidwalden average salary CHF 65 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 61 125
St. Gallen average salary CHF 62 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 400
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 400
Ticino average salary CHF 59 250
Uri average salary CHF 61 262
Vaud average salary CHF 65 533
Valais average salary CHF 61 387
Zug average salary CHF 65 932
Zurich average salary CHF 69 146
Average salary CHF 65 000