manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 104 513

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How much does a manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 104 513 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 13 740 to CHF 290 000, based on 2 510 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

manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 425
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 060
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 86 825
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 691
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 111 350
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 110 029
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 121 887
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 121 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 117 525
Women: 55+average salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 104 852

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 95 643. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 125
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 768
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 643
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 217
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 119 388
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 104 630
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 103 279. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 104 000 per year.

Salary trend

manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 279
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 606
Average salary CHF 104 865

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a manager is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 137 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 136 750120 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 136 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 132 625158 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 125 868957 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 120 00023 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 117 10063 jobs
  9. Education
    CHF 115 000213 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 113 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for manager

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

manager

CHF 104 820

average salary

Salary by canton

manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 89 700
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 120 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 101 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 109 200
Fribourg average salary CHF 91 200
Geneva average salary CHF 94 750
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 102 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 120 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 110 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 133 250
Schwyz average salary CHF 205 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 87 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 100 000
Valais average salary CHF 76 500
Zug average salary CHF 134 000
Zurich average salary CHF 126 066
Average salary CHF 104 820