operations manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 91 718

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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 91 718 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 200 000, based on 254 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

operations manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 67 950
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 200
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 951
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 102 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 102 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 115 078
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 109 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 113 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 114 000
Average salary CHF 91 895

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 79 380. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 109 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

operations manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 380
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 918
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 109 000
Average salary CHF 91 564
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 93 400. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 99 933 per year.

Salary trend

operations manager, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 400
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 933
Average salary CHF 91 895

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 Medical Technology and Industry various 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 9955 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 124 0759 jobs
  3. Industry various
    CHF 119 5008 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 113 1258 jobs
  5. Education
    CHF 101 9982 jobs
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 100 27017 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 100 0004 jobs
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 97 6251 job
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 96 3904 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 95 58525 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 91 735

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 95 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 98 559
Geneva average salary CHF 90 432
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 91 000
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 104 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 111 770
Zurich average salary CHF 91 735
Average salary CHF 94 177