chief development officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 136 500

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How much does a chief development officer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chief development officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 136 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 37 800 to CHF 274 250, based on 508 entries.
  • Updated 7 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

chief development officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 110 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 92 950
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 138 755
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 138 755
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 151 729
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 151 729
Men: 55+average salary CHF 153 750
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 136 460

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a chief development officer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 125 402. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief development officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 129 400
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 129 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 402
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 165
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 136 475
+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief development officer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 144 375. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 146 558 per year.

Salary trend

chief development officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 375
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 146 558
Average salary CHF 136 475

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief development officer is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 270 000 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief development officer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 270 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 196 0001 job
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 185 0005 jobs
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 176 2542 jobs
  5. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 165 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 162 0004 jobs
  7. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 155 554Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 154 5002 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 152 9581 job
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 145 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chief development officer

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

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Throughout Switzerland

chief development officer

CHF 136 470

average salary

Salary by canton

chief development officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 143 223
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 140 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 154 250
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 132 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 129 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 128 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 124 250
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 150 500
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 145 000
Average salary CHF 136 470