commercial manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 68 901

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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 68 901 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 200 to CHF 145 000, based on 2 652 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 58 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 995
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 68 903

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 59 571. 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 59 571
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 950
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 600
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 68 901
+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 69 330. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 133 per year.

Salary trend

commercial manager, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 330
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 133
Average salary CHF 68 901

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a commercial manager is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 81 836 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts 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 81 8361 job
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 72 90019 jobs
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 71 5002 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 71 50017 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 71 05011 jobs
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 70 49026 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 17420 jobs
  8. Education
    CHF 70 0007 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 70 00030 jobs
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 70 0003 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 68 902

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 58 500
Berne average salary CHF 65 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 742
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 760
Geneva average salary CHF 66 300
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 64 095
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 64 125
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 63 367
Nidwalden average salary CHF 62 400
Obwalden average salary CHF 61 584
St. Gallen average salary CHF 61 699
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 62 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 400
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 61 262
Vaud average salary CHF 65 000
Valais average salary CHF 61 060
Zug average salary CHF 65 650
Zurich average salary CHF 68 902
Average salary CHF 65 000