Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
directeur, Zurich
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 86 440
Women: 16-25median CHF 91 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 103 072
Women: 25-35median CHF 102 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 155 865
Women: 35-45median CHF 155 760
Men: 45-55median CHF 170 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 165 000
Men: 55+median CHF 164 086
Women: 55+median CHF 160 000
median CHF 155 338
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a directeur relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 120 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 170 005 per year.
Salary by work experience
directeur, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 137 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 168 675
21+ yearsmedian CHF 170 005
median CHF 155 509
+42%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for directeur have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 163 335. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 168 337 per year.
The highest paying industry for a directeur is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 217 535 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for directeur, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 217 5351 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 200 0008 jobs
Insurance
CHF 194 00014 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 188 50020 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 185 5008 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 182 62810 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 175 0006 jobs
Industry various
CHF 174 50020 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 173 80018 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 171 80512 jobs
Salary by cantons for directeur
The top two high-paying cantons for directeur are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
