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financial accounting manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 99 299

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How much does a financial accounting manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time financial accounting manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 99 299 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 52 500 to CHF 169 000, based on 228 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

financial accounting manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 260
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 101 188
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 650
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 650
Men: 55+average salary CHF 108 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 108 815
Average salary CHF 99 261

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 109 414 per year.

Salary by work experience

financial accounting manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 725
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 541
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 786
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 109 414
Average salary CHF 99 248
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 100 000. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 105 000 per year.

Salary trend

financial accounting manager, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 646
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 99 248
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a financial accounting manager is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 112 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for financial accounting manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 112 0003 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 112 0001 job
  3. Utilities
    CHF 111 600Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 105 3751 job
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 105 00027 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 105 0008 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 105 0001 job
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 103 774Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for financial accounting manager

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

ZH

Zurich

financial accounting manager

CHF 99 246

average salary

Salary by canton

financial accounting manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 91 928
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 86 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 96 600
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 94 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 91 000
Geneva average salary CHF 97 877
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 91 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 97 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 88 400
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 87 750
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 91 977
Valais average salary CHF 92 230
Zug average salary CHF 92 800
Zurich average salary CHF 99 246
Average salary CHF 93 014