associate director salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 74 784

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How much does a associate director earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time associate director earns an average gross salary of CHF 74 784 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 216 024, based on 2 337 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

associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 717
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 150
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 88 283
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 007
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 102 942
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 102 141
Men: 55+average salary CHF 122 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 122 000
Average salary CHF 74 810

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 67 327. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 119 144 per year.

Salary by work experience

associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 327
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 979
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 834
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 960
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 444
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 119 144
Average salary CHF 74 673
+77%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for associate director have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 76 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 79 983 per year.

Salary trend

associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 833
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 669
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 983
Average salary CHF 74 709

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a associate director is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 167 000 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 167 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 124 976Set up Job Alert
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 119 700Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 116 0002 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 112 683Set up Job Alert
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 101 581Set up Job Alert
  8. Utilities
    CHF 100 39014 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 100 0002 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 100 0001 job

Salary by cantons for associate director

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

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Throughout Switzerland

associate director

CHF 74 810

average salary

Salary by canton

associate director

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 68 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 69 550
Basel Land average salary CHF 79 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 92 147
Fribourg average salary CHF 101 791
Geneva average salary CHF 117 794
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 70 434
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 814
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 120 709
Nidwalden average salary CHF 78 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 305
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 721
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 260
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 035
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 129 600
Valais average salary CHF 96 925
Zug average salary CHF 82 690
Zurich average salary CHF 74 900
Average salary CHF 74 810