account manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 74 959

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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 74 959 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 211 250, based on 2 473 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

account manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 987
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 060
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 204
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 74 979
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 86 280
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 83 273
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 750
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 700
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 83 000
Average salary CHF 74 993

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 68 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

account manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 020
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 965
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 150
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
Average salary CHF 74 973
+34%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 72 846. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary trend

account manager, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 201
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 846
Average salary CHF 74 952

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a account manager is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 120 730 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 120 7302 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 105 540202 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 105 0005 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 0008 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Insurance
    CHF 90 00012 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 89 24716 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 74 861

average salary

Salary by canton

account manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 63 608
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 61 100
Bern average salary CHF 60 561
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 61 176
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 000
Geneva average salary CHF 60 000
Glarus average salary CHF 61 850
Grisons average salary CHF 54 000
Jura average salary CHF 51 168
Lucerne average salary CHF 62 334
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 55 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 68 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 61 875
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 57 400
Solothurn average salary CHF 62 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 62 192
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 733
Ticino average salary CHF 75 300
Uri average salary CHF 69 485
Vaud average salary CHF 57 388
Valais average salary CHF 52 000
Zug average salary CHF 78 400
Zurich average salary CHF 74 861
Average salary CHF 63 920