human resources manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 97 500

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How much does a human resources manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time human resources manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 186 000, based on 1 300 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

human resources manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 74 010
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 74 100
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 669
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 722
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 105 632
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 105 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 109 096
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 108 511
Men: 55+average salary CHF 111 800
Women: 55+average salary CHF 110 250
Average salary CHF 97 446

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 89 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 116 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

human resources manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 439
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 166
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 116 000
Average salary CHF 97 432
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 99 599. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 100 per year.

Salary trend

human resources manager, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 504
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 100
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 599
Average salary CHF 97 470
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a human resources manager is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for human resources manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 120 0003 jobs
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 119 8808 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 118 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 109 36615 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 102 5002 jobs
  6. Industry various
    CHF 101 85046 jobs
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 100 75017 jobs
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 99 87929 jobs
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 99 15411 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 98 68236 jobs

Salary by cantons for human resources manager

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

ZH

Zurich

human resources manager

CHF 97 500

average salary

Salary by canton

human resources manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 93 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 95 000
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 91 111
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 88 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 182
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 102 120
Solothurn average salary CHF 92 766
Schwyz average salary CHF 97 783
Thurgau average salary CHF 90 886
Ticino average salary CHF 101 850
Uri average salary CHF 88 000
Vaud average salary CHF 91 884
Valais average salary CHF 83 442
Zug average salary CHF 100 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 500
Average salary CHF 95 000