chief of staff salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 166 000

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How much does a chief of staff earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time chief of staff earns an average gross salary of CHF 166 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 88 700 to CHF 245 000, based on 35 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

chief of staff, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 152 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 121 750
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 153 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 141 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 200 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 195 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 136 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 166 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 88 700. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 230 300 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief of staff, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 230 300
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 700
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 200 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 153 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 190 000
Average salary CHF 166 000
-17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief of staff have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 165 333. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 183 000 per year.

Salary trend

chief of staff, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 183 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 165 333
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 166 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief of staff is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 197 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief of staff, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 197 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 195 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 182 650Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 161 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 151 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 143 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 140 0002 jobs
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 118 250Set up Job Alert
  9. Education
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 99 600Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chief of staff

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

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Zurich

chief of staff

CHF 166 000

average salary

Salary by canton

chief of staff

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
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 0
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Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 166 000
Average salary CHF 155 000