ceo salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 156 000

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How much does a ceo earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time ceo earns an average gross salary of CHF 156 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 415 000, based on 1 798 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

ceo, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 83 544
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 90 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 102 220
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 102 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 152 215
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 150 891
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 171 358
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 167 060
Men: 55+average salary CHF 170 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 161 200
Average salary CHF 155 978

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 120 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 173 933 per year.

Salary by work experience

ceo, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 138 800
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 165 348
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 173 933
Average salary CHF 156 033
+45%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 163 180. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 169 591 per year.

Salary trend

ceo, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 151 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 169 591
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 163 180
Average salary CHF 155 677
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a ceo is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 200 500 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for ceo, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 200 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 200 0003 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 200 0005 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 193 050Set up Job Alert
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 185 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 185 0005 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 180 0006 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 175 00020 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 175 000Set up Job Alert

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.

ZH

Zurich

ceo

CHF 156 000

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 136 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 150 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 150 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 132 000
Geneva average salary CHF 146 000
Glarus average salary CHF 124 133
Grisons average salary CHF 112 500
Jura average salary CHF 120 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 137 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 129 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 120 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 135 350
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