internal auditor salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 123 500

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How much does a internal auditor earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time internal auditor earns an average gross salary of CHF 123 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 65 000 to CHF 235 000, based on 69 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

internal auditor, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 111 095
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 140 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 133 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 158 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 160 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 123 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 102 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

internal auditor, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 300
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 390
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 147 500
Average salary CHF 123 500
+44%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for internal auditor have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 141 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 151 646 per year.

Salary trend

internal auditor, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 151 646
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 000
Average salary CHF 123 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a internal auditor is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 190 000 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for internal auditor, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 190 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 146 0002 jobs
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 142 187Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 141 0001 job
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 135 0008 jobs
  6. Industry various
    CHF 133 6502 jobs
  7. Education
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 118 10010 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 114 3902 jobs

Salary by cantons for internal auditor

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

ZH

Zurich

internal auditor

CHF 123 500

average salary

Salary by canton

internal auditor

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 100 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 115 550
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 125 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 123 900
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 300
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 119 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 123 500
Average salary CHF 115 528