financial accounting manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 100 000

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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 100 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 52 500 to CHF 170 000, based on 237 entries.
  • Updated 10 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 91 520
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 520
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 102 375
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 102 375
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 108 815
Women: 55+average salary CHF 109 815
Average salary CHF 100 000

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 109 629 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 90 362
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 541
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 109 629
Average salary CHF 100 000
+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 101 400. 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 101 400
Average salary CHF 100 000
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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 0004 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 112 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 111 600Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 0001 job
  5. Insurance
    CHF 109 0095 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 106 0001 job
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 105 00045 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 103 7741 job

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 100 000

average salary

Salary by canton

financial accounting manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 91 691
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 86 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 92 355
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 94 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 91 500
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 90 025
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 87 750
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 375
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 92 057
Valais average salary CHF 89 960
Zug average salary CHF 92 800
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 93 000