ceo salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 137 275

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How much does a ceo earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time ceo earns an average gross salary of CHF 137 275 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 39 480 to CHF 320 000, based on 326 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

ceo, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 95 250
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 92 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 133 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 133 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 147 750
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 147 750
Men: 55+average salary CHF 168 375
Women: 55+average salary CHF 163 000
Average salary CHF 137 275

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 118 475. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 160 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

ceo, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 475
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 650
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 921
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 137 275
+35%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for ceo 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 148 750 per year.

Salary trend

ceo, St. Gallen

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 133 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 148 750
Average salary CHF 137 092
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a ceo is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 220 000 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 ceo, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 220 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 210 0003 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 200 0003 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 200 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 195 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 190 0001 job
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 183 0001 job
  8. Industry various
    CHF 182 5001 job
  9. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 173 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 170 00010 jobs

Salary by cantons for ceo

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

SG

St. Gallen

ceo

CHF 137 275

average salary

Salary by canton

ceo

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 143 707
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 130 000
Bern average salary CHF 136 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 150 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 150 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 131 000
Geneva average salary CHF 146 100
Glarus average salary CHF 124 133
Grisons average salary CHF 112 500
Jura average salary CHF 115 450
Lucerne average salary CHF 137 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 800
Nidwalden average salary CHF 129 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 120 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 137 275
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 150 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 144 162
Schwyz average salary CHF 140 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 146 529
Ticino average salary CHF 159 800
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 142 390
Valais average salary CHF 130 000
Zug average salary CHF 182 152
Zurich average salary CHF 156 000
Average salary CHF 140 000