chief operation officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 146 026

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How much does a chief operation officer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chief operation officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 146 026 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 000 to CHF 375 000, based on 1 392 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 operation 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 98 497
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 97 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 144 090
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 140 877
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 171 208
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 170 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 171 200
Women: 55+average salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 146 109

Salary by work experience

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

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

Salary by work experience

chief operation officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 138 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 851
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 121 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 406
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 152 750
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 180 000
Average salary CHF 145 891
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief operation 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 operation officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 149 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 149 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 625
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 000
Average salary CHF 146 128

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief operation 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 operation 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 0002 jobs
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 183 750Set up Job Alert
  5. Insurance
    CHF 177 1903 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 operation officer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

chief operation officer

CHF 146 036

average salary

Salary by canton

chief operation officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 142 375
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 134 688
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 130 000
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 131 600
Valais average salary CHF 110 400
Zug average salary CHF 168 769
Zurich average salary CHF 162 875
Average salary CHF 146 036