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risk manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 131 852

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How much does a risk manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time risk manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 131 852 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 310 000, based on 679 entries.
  • Updated 10 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

risk manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 83 050
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 83 050
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 110 600
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 144 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 144 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 160 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 159 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 145 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 145 625
Average salary CHF 131 852

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 115 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 165 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

risk manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 148 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 165 000
Average salary CHF 131 852
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 135 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 139 062 per year.

Salary trend

risk manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 131 559
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 139 062
Average salary CHF 131 852
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a risk manager is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 186 562 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for risk manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 186 562Set up Job Alert
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 185 750Set up Job Alert
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 176 0005 jobs
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 160 50051 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 152 7001 job
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 145 0001 job
  7. Insurance
    CHF 140 5005 jobs
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 140 00011 jobs
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 135 00020 jobs
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 134 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for risk manager

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

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Throughout Switzerland

risk manager

CHF 132 000

average salary

Salary by canton

risk manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 140 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 140 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 132 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 108 500
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 138 000
Average salary CHF 132 000