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controller salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 104 461

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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 104 461 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 600 to CHF 216 000, based on 3 708 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

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 96 783
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 96 408
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 115 106
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 115 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 122 714
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 122 314
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 115 500
Average salary CHF 104 278

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 96 474. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 123 870 per year.

Salary by work experience

controller, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 474
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 181
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 741
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 812
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 001
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 123 870
Average salary CHF 104 237
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 104 153. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 110 000 per year.

Salary trend

controller, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 001
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 153
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 104 233
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a controller is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 118 500 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

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 118 5002 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 118 3777 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 116 7509 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 115 166Set 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 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 109 600Set up Job Alert
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Education
    CHF 106 00013 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 104 350

average salary

Salary by canton

controller

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 109 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 100 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 100 099
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 111 900
Fribourg average salary CHF 106 221
Geneva average salary CHF 103 767
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 91 000
Jura average salary CHF 58 790
Lucerne average salary CHF 103 584
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 81 900
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 100 707
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 108 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 103 687
Schwyz average salary CHF 105 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 89 100
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 102 000
Valais average salary CHF 96 911
Zug average salary CHF 122 500
Zurich average salary CHF 111 990
Average salary CHF 104 350