chief operating officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 145 902

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How much does a chief operating officer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chief operating officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 145 902 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 000 to CHF 375 000, based on 1 384 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

chief operating officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 152 280
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 97 890
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 96 900
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 143 813
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 140 678
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 170 870
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 170 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 174 818
Women: 55+average salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 145 935

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 121 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 180 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief operating officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 138 250
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 851
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 121 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 813
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 152 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 180 000
Average salary CHF 145 848
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 149 000. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 149 000 per year.

Salary trend

chief operating officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 149 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 149 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 666
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 029
Average salary CHF 145 925

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief operating officer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 197 000 annually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief operating officer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 197 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 195 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 189 5001 job
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 183 7501 job
  5. Insurance
    CHF 177 1902 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 165 0411 job
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 164 0001 job
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 156 0003 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chief operating officer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

chief operating officer

CHF 146 056

average salary

Salary by canton

chief operating officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 140 625
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 150 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 127 035
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 151 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 000
Geneva average salary CHF 133 819
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 133 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 000
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 186 439
Schwyz average salary CHF 156 219
Thurgau average salary CHF 158 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 131 178
Valais average salary CHF 110 400
Zug average salary CHF 168 769
Zurich average salary CHF 163 715
Average salary CHF 146 056