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controller salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 111 990

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How much does a controller earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time controller earns an average gross salary of CHF 111 990 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 32 000 to CHF 210 000, based on 786 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

controller, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 102 356
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 102 356
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 120 867
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 120 513
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 131 250
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 130 625
Men: 55+average salary CHF 137 925
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 111 998

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 97 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 136 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

controller, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 969
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 350
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 951
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 136 000
Average salary CHF 111 988
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for controller have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 112 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 119 500 per year.

Salary trend

controller, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 119 500
Average salary CHF 111 990
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a controller is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 125 951 annually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for controller, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 125 9511 job
  2. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 123 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 122 0002 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 121 5006 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 121 5004 jobs
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 117 7501 job
  7. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 115 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 114 0006 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 113 940Set up Job Alert
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 112 0001 job

Salary by cantons for controller

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

ZH

Zurich

controller

CHF 111 990

average salary

Salary by canton

controller

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 109 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 100 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 100 099
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 111 950
Fribourg average salary CHF 106 221
Geneva average salary CHF 103 767
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 91 000
Jura average salary CHF 58 790
Lucerne average salary CHF 103 584
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 82 582
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 100 707
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 108 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 103 687
Schwyz average salary CHF 105 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 89 100
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 102 000
Valais average salary CHF 96 911
Zug average salary CHF 122 500
Zurich average salary CHF 111 990
Average salary CHF 104 349