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risk manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 138 000

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How much does a risk manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time risk manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 138 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 61 000 to CHF 260 000, based on 227 entries.
  • Updated 14 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

risk manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 88 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 88 200
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 113 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 113 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 147 800
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 147 610
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 165 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 165 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 148 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 148 000
Average salary CHF 138 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 107 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 165 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

risk manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 390
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 138 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 153 700
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 165 000
Average salary CHF 138 000
+54%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 141 115. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 145 198 per year.

Salary trend

risk manager, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 115
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 145 198
Average salary CHF 138 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a risk manager is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 240 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for risk manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Utilities
    CHF 240 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 210 0005 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 175 0004 jobs
  4. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 169 00011 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 169 00010 jobs
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 160 0009 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 147 1507 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 145 00015 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 143 5006 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 135 00037 jobs

Salary by cantons for risk manager

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

ZH

Zurich

risk manager

CHF 138 000

average salary

Salary by canton

risk manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 140 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 140 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 132 000
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 0
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 108 500
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 138 000
Average salary CHF 132 000