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associate director salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 74 815

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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 74 815 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 218 000, based on 2 384 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 200
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 869
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 278
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 88 380
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 444
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 102 942
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 101 847
Men: 55+average salary CHF 126 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 125 000
Average salary CHF 74 815

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 67 350. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 119 850 per year.

Salary by work experience

associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 350
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 986
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 040
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 119 850
Average salary CHF 74 841
+78%

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 76 035. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 79 906 per year.

Salary trend

associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 833
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 649
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 035
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 906
Average salary CHF 74 847
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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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  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 119 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 112 948Set up Job Alert
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 103 9782 jobs
  8. Education
    CHF 100 0001 job
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 275Set up Job Alert
  10. Utilities
    CHF 98 9459 jobs

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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

associate director

CHF 74 752

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 118 588
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 70 434
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 000
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 65 520
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 96 850
Zug average salary CHF 80 880
Zurich average salary CHF 75 000
Average salary CHF 74 752