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team leader salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 98 792

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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 98 792 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 35 000 to CHF 196 000, based on 2 000 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 salary98k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 68 580
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 593
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 354
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 989
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 104 741
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 104 013
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 109 313
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 109 075
Men: 55+average salary CHF 109 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 104 977
Average salary CHF 98 792

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 90 020. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

team leader, Zurich

Average salary98k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 020
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 071
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 155
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 640
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 333
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 98 792
+22%

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 101 400 per year.

Salary trend

team leader, Zurich

Average salary98k
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 208
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 400
Average salary CHF 98 782

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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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 125 00032 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 120 00015 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 120 00038 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 114 26017 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 113 00017 jobs
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 112 1004 jobs
  7. Education
    CHF 107 10036 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 106 30054 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 104 00048 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 104 00017 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 98 774

average salary

Salary by canton

team leader

Average salary90k
Aargau average salary CHF 85 801
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 90 000
Berne average salary CHF 86 689
Basel Land average salary CHF 90 045
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 92 030
Fribourg average salary CHF 86 000
Geneva average salary CHF 85 000
Glarus average salary CHF 93 963
Grisons average salary CHF 92 016
Jura average salary CHF 67 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 974
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 85 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 91 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 82 600
St. Gallen average salary CHF 87 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 91 833
Solothurn average salary CHF 84 125
Schwyz average salary CHF 89 250
Thurgau average salary CHF 84 500
Ticino average salary CHF 107 100
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 88 872
Valais average salary CHF 89 570
Zug average salary CHF 101 253
Zurich average salary CHF 98 774
Average salary CHF 90 042