key account manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 120 000

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How much does a key account manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time key account manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 120 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 000 to CHF 230 000, based on 734 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

key account manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 73 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 64 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 106 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 106 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 125 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 125 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 130 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 120 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 100 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

key account manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 700
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 121 550
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 120 000
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 120 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

key account manager, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 120 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a key account manager is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 145 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for key account manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 145 0003 jobs
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 140 0007 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 140 0005 jobs
  4. Insurance
    CHF 139 0245 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 135 00017 jobs
  6. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 130 0002 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 127 7002 jobs
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 126 00016 jobs
  9. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 124 500Set up Job Alert
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 121 6251 job

Salary by cantons for key account manager

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

ZH

Zurich

key account manager

CHF 120 000

average salary

Salary by canton

key account manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 115 059
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 112 275
Basel Land average salary CHF 105 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 111 925
Fribourg average salary CHF 116 808
Geneva average salary CHF 104 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 112 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 110 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 110 802
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 110 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 110 768
Schwyz average salary CHF 120 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 105 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 120 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 117 000
Zurich average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 114 952