controller salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 104 007

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How much does a controller earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time controller earns an average gross salary of CHF 104 007 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 216 000, based on 3 564 entries.
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  • 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

controller, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 73 450
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 73 008
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 96 544
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 96 099
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 115 355
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 115 355
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 123 784
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 123 400
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 114 537
Average salary CHF 104 021

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 96 712. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 123 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

controller, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 712
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 313
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 325
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 010
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 123 000
Average salary CHF 104 019
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for controller have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 105 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 109 114 per year.

Salary trend

controller, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 600
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 114
Average salary CHF 104 031

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a controller is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 118 755 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for controller, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 118 7558 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 118 00015 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 118 0004 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 115 250Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 113 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 110 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 0002 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 109 2001 job
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 108 0003 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 105 50014 jobs

Salary by cantons for controller

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

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Throughout Switzerland

controller

CHF 104 038

average salary

Salary by canton

controller

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 105 778
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 100 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 98 617
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 111 900
Fribourg average salary CHF 107 442
Geneva average salary CHF 105 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 91 000
Jura average salary CHF 58 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 103 740
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 81 900
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 100 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 106 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 105 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 105 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 90 175
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 101 083
Valais average salary CHF 96 911
Zug average salary CHF 120 000
Zurich average salary CHF 111 786
Average salary CHF 104 038