team leader salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 98 931

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How much does a team leader earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time team leader earns an average gross salary of CHF 98 931 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 35 000 to CHF 196 000, based on 2 068 entries.
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  • 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

team leader, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 68 574
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 604
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 028
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 104 808
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 104 015
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 109 238
Men: 55+average salary CHF 109 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 105 000
Average salary CHF 98 929

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 111 215 per year.

Salary by work experience

team leader, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 767
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 305
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 192
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 981
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 111 215
Average salary CHF 98 834
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for team leader have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 97 500. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 101 478 per year.

Salary trend

team leader, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 150
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 478
Average salary CHF 98 931

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a team leader is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 125 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for team leader, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 125 00024 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 120 00016 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 120 00060 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 114 26025 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 113 0509 jobs
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 112 100Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 107 10025 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 106 60067 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 104 00014 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 103 28021 jobs

Salary by cantons for team leader

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

ZH

Zurich

team leader

CHF 98 920

average salary

Salary by canton

team leader

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 85 801
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 90 000
Berne average salary CHF 86 862
Basel Land average salary CHF 91 050
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 92 030
Fribourg average salary CHF 86 000
Geneva average salary CHF 85 161
Glarus average salary CHF 93 963
Grisons average salary CHF 92 008
Jura average salary CHF 67 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 86 006
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 85 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 91 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 83 200
St. Gallen average salary CHF 87 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 91 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 84 166
Schwyz average salary CHF 89 040
Thurgau average salary CHF 84 500
Ticino average salary CHF 106 735
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 89 223
Valais average salary CHF 89 570
Zug average salary CHF 102 472
Zurich average salary CHF 98 920
Average salary CHF 90 056