event manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 84 500

57k

117k

How much does a event manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time event manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 84 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 813 to CHF 151 143, based on 251 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

Support pay transparency, add your salary anonymously.

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 62 075
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 724
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 875
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 158
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 88 340
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 88 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 104 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 104 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 92 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 825
Average salary CHF 84 500

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 73 050. 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 73 050
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 874
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 437
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 089
Average salary CHF 84 533
+15%

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 87 000 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 87 000
Average salary CHF 84 500
Add your salary anonymously and get our

Add your salary anonymously and get our free eBook "The Art of Salary Negotiation"

Get free access to salary data and help make salary more transparent and fair

Add salary

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

/

Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 124 200Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 111 9301 job
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 108 0001 job
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 107 8003 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 99 4755 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 1611 job
  7. Insurance
    CHF 96 6001 job
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 96 4302 jobs
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 95 88312 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 95 00025 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 84 500

average salary

Salary by canton

event manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 84 500
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 86 536
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 68 950
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 79 433
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 84 500
Average salary CHF 80 000