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event manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 84 567

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How much does a event manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time event manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 84 567 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 813 to CHF 151 143, based on 244 entries.
  • Updated 28 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

event manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 64 025
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 824
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 849
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 88 884
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 88 884
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 102 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 102 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 92 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 825
Average salary CHF 84 567

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 74 100. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 95 437 per year.

Salary by work experience

event manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 100
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 425
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 884
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 437
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 089
Average salary CHF 84 550
+13%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 85 900. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 87 429 per year.

Salary trend

event manager, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 025
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 900
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 429
Average salary CHF 84 550
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a event manager is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 124 200 annually. Followed by Utilities and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for event manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 124 2002 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 111 9301 job
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 108 0001 job
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 107 8004 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 99 4757 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 1611 job
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 97 94121 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 96 6003 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 96 430Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 95 00023 jobs

Salary by cantons for event manager

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

ZH

Zurich

event manager

CHF 84 550

average salary

Salary by canton

event manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 85 700
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 72 800
Basel Land average salary CHF 72 922
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 84 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 65 000
Geneva average salary CHF 86 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 67 600
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 77 783
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 77 025
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 93 882
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 85 000
Valais average salary CHF 73 707
Zug average salary CHF 91 000
Zurich average salary CHF 84 550
Average salary CHF 80 000