manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 125 938

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How much does a manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 125 938 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 792 to CHF 290 000, based on 344 entries.
  • Updated 9 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

manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 025
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 325
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 136 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 135 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 136 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 130 200
Men: 55+average salary CHF 134 700
Women: 55+average salary CHF 134 400
Average salary CHF 126 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 110 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 125
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 130 100
Average salary CHF 126 000
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 122 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 135 500 per year.

Salary trend

manager, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 121 272
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 000
Average salary CHF 126 050

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a manager is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 170 000 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 157 450Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 147 00034 jobs
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 145 00043 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 143 0004 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 134 875Set up Job Alert
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 133 04910 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 131 00022 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 122 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for manager

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

ZH

Zurich

manager

CHF 126 066

average salary

Salary by canton

manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 89 700
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 120 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 101 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 109 200
Fribourg average salary CHF 91 200
Geneva average salary CHF 94 750
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 102 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 120 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 110 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 133 250
Schwyz average salary CHF 205 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 87 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 100 000
Valais average salary CHF 76 500
Zug average salary CHF 134 000
Zurich average salary CHF 126 066
Average salary CHF 104 820