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operations manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 91 490

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How much does a operations manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time operations manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 91 490 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 216 000, based on 283 entries.
  • Updated 5 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

operations manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 950
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 72 800
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 83 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 101 384
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 101 384
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 112 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 107 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 113 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 113 000
Average salary CHF 91 171

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 78 690. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

operations manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 690
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 650
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 600
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 103 500
Average salary CHF 91 402
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 92 300. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 98 427 per year.

Salary trend

operations manager, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 300
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 427
Average salary CHF 91 402
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a operations manager is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 124 995 annually. Followed by Industry various and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for operations manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 124 9953 jobs
  2. Industry various
    CHF 115 6508 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 113 1251 job
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 104 7785 jobs
  5. Education
    CHF 101 0003 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 100 00028 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 100 0003 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 98 54134 jobs
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 97 625Set up Job Alert
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 97 3009 jobs

Salary by cantons for operations manager

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

ZH

Zurich

operations manager

CHF 91 401

average salary

Salary by canton

operations manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 95 894
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 110 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 94 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 97 270
Fribourg average salary CHF 98 559
Geneva average salary CHF 90 864
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 90 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 110 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 103 325
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 104 000
Zurich average salary CHF 91 401
Average salary CHF 94 121