underwriting manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 95 550

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How much does a underwriting manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time underwriting manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 95 550 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 14 000 to CHF 215 000, based on 205 entries.
  • 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

underwriting manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 780
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 780
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 82 800
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 101 005
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 134 513
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 132 657
Men: 55+average salary CHF 117 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 114 000
Average salary CHF 95 550

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 74 775. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 132 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

underwriting manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 775
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 550
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 550
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 94 280
Average salary CHF 95 550
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 94 280. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 101 850 per year.

Salary trend

underwriting manager, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 280
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 850
Average salary CHF 95 550

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a underwriting manager is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 180 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for underwriting manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 95 55014 jobs
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 84 535Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
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  6. Consulting various
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  7. Education
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  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  9. Service sector in general
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  10. Utilities
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Salary by cantons for underwriting manager

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

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Zurich

underwriting manager

CHF 95 550

average salary

Salary by canton

underwriting manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 83 850
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 89 700
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 83 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 76 256
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 83 250
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 95 550
Average salary CHF 93 662