Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
controller, Zurich
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 74 854
Women: 16-25median CHF 59 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 102 208
Women: 25-35median CHF 102 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 120 867
Women: 35-45median CHF 120 450
Men: 45-55median CHF 135 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 135 000
Men: 55+median CHF 130 000
Women: 55+median CHF 110 500
median CHF 111 741
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 97 347. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 135 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
controller, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 97 347
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 104 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 114 350
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 125 902
21+ yearsmedian CHF 135 000
median CHF 111 980
+39%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for controller have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 112 341. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 115 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a controller is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 125 000 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
Median salary
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Jobs
Insurance
CHF 125 0001 job
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 123 0001 job
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 122 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 121 0002 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 118 5004 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 115 5003 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 114 5005 jobs
Utilities
CHF 113 9404 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 113 7501 job
Medical Technology
CHF 112 0002 jobs
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.
