chief quality officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 106 600

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How much does a chief quality officer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chief quality officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 106 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 235 000, based on 1 458 entries.
  • Updated 3 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 quality officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 93 143
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 93 213
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 107 680
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 107 520
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 117 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 117 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 106 684

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 98 963. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief quality officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 612
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 963
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 631
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 410
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 600
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 106 540
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 106 140. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 111 000 per year.

Salary trend

chief quality officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 813
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 999
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 140
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 000
Average salary CHF 106 540
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief quality officer is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 218 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief quality officer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 218 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 138 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 133 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 128 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 122 100Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 0008 jobs
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 111 700Set up Job Alert
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 110 125Set up Job Alert
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chief quality officer

The top two high-paying cantons for chief quality 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 quality officer

CHF 106 600

average salary

Salary by canton

chief quality officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 110 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 107 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 118 675
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 135 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 050
Geneva average salary CHF 97 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 96 850
Lucerne average salary CHF 112 624
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 107 100
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 104 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 128 250
Solothurn average salary CHF 115 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 109 050
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 100 100
Valais average salary CHF 109 250
Zug average salary CHF 120 000
Zurich average salary CHF 117 000
Average salary CHF 106 600