account manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 75 000

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How much does a account manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time account manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 75 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 215 250, based on 2 756 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

account manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 663
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 927
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 010
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 797
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 87 287
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 84 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 298
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 81 250
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 74 980

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 66 226. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

account manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 226
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 028
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 586
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 866
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 868
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 400
Average salary CHF 74 995
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 72 000. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 77 490 per year.

Salary trend

account manager, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 739
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 490
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 74 996
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a account manager is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 122 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for account manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 122 0002 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 113 853Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 106 883185 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 103 0004 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 102 70039 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 97 674Set up Job Alert
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Insurance
    CHF 90 0004 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 89 75012 jobs

Salary by cantons for account manager

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

ZH

Zurich

account manager

CHF 75 000

average salary

Salary by canton

account manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 64 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 61 100
Bern average salary CHF 60 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 69 300
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 849
Fribourg average salary CHF 54 710
Geneva average salary CHF 60 000
Glarus average salary CHF 61 850
Grisons average salary CHF 54 600
Jura average salary CHF 51 168
Lucerne average salary CHF 62 398
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 55 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 333
Obwalden average salary CHF 68 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 62 400
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 59 800
Solothurn average salary CHF 62 400
Schwyz average salary CHF 62 096
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 000
Ticino average salary CHF 72 630
Uri average salary CHF 70 492
Vaud average salary CHF 57 200
Valais average salary CHF 52 059
Zug average salary CHF 80 000
Zurich average salary CHF 75 000
Average salary CHF 63 021