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hr manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 97 352

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How much does a hr manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time hr manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 352 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 185 000, based on 1 273 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

hr manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 74 100
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 74 178
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 541
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 605
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 105 982
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 105 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 108 347
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 108 088
Men: 55+average salary CHF 111 800
Women: 55+average salary CHF 110 250
Average salary CHF 97 352

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 89 170. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 113 100 per year.

Salary by work experience

hr manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 170
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 992
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 125
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 113 100
Average salary CHF 97 344
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 99 141. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 100 per year.

Salary trend

hr manager, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 456
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 100
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 141
Average salary CHF 97 338
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a hr manager is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 119 880 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for hr manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 119 8805 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 118 5004 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 115 8003 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 108 10022 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 102 5004 jobs
  6. Industry various
    CHF 101 85049 jobs
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 100 75022 jobs
  8. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 100 0002 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 99 87931 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 98 68234 jobs

Salary by cantons for hr manager

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

ZH

Zurich

hr manager

CHF 97 355

average salary

Salary by canton

hr manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 93 633
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 94 966
Basel Land average salary CHF 97 903
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 94 950
Geneva average salary CHF 96 600
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 92 300
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 92 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 88 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 274
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 102 120
Solothurn average salary CHF 93 333
Schwyz average salary CHF 96 200
Thurgau average salary CHF 90 000
Ticino average salary CHF 101 850
Uri average salary CHF 88 000
Vaud average salary CHF 91 955
Valais average salary CHF 84 933
Zug average salary CHF 100 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 355
Average salary CHF 95 002