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
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 72 222
Women: 16-25median CHF 72 108
Men: 25-35median CHF 96 539
Women: 25-35median CHF 96 155
Men: 35-45median CHF 115 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 115 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 124 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 123 850
Men: 55+median CHF 120 000
Women: 55+median CHF 117 000
median CHF 103 822
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 96 672. 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
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 96 672
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 97 508
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 104 887
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 112 750
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 120 005
21+ yearsmedian CHF 123 000
median CHF 103 783
+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 median salary was CHF 105 008. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 109 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a controller is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 118 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for controller, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Insurance
CHF 118 0001 job
Utilities
CHF 117 70012 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 115 70025 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 113 000Set up Job Alert
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 110 500Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 110 0001 job
Public administration / Associations
CHF 108 4592 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 108 0005 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 105 1005 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.
