executive manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 97 500

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How much does a executive manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time executive manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 260 000, based on 173 entries.
  • Updated 13 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

executive manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 77 077
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 920
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 96 265
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 95 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 126 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 125 290
Men: 55+average salary CHF 110 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 110 500
Average salary CHF 97 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 74 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 116 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

executive manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 700
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 670
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 116 000
Average salary CHF 97 500
+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 99 840. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 101 154 per year.

Salary trend

executive manager, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 154
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 840
Average salary CHF 97 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a executive manager is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 240 000 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for executive manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 240 00010 jobs
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 148 50543 jobs
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 132 3001 job
  4. Utilities
    CHF 131 50012 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 128 00014 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 126 66719 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 120 0008 jobs
  8. Education
    CHF 120 00022 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 110 00041 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 108 00083 jobs

Salary by cantons for executive manager

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

ZH

Zurich

executive manager

CHF 97 500

average salary

Salary by canton

executive manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 75 700
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 96 133
Basel Land average salary CHF 104 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 875
Fribourg average salary CHF 98 400
Geneva average salary CHF 100 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 76 650
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 99 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 100 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 89 079
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 92 592
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 93 750
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 103 405
Valais average salary CHF 95 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 97 500
Average salary CHF 96 421