Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
general manager, Berne
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 62 400
Women: 16-25median CHF 62 400
Men: 25-35median CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 85 400
Men: 35-45median CHF 129 154
Women: 35-45median CHF 125 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 150 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 150 000
Men: 55+median CHF 150 000
Women: 55+median CHF 140 000
median CHF 132 322
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a general manager relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 105 477. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 160 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
general manager, Berne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 107 941
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 107 926
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 105 477
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 148 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 160 000
median CHF 132 207
+48%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for general manager have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 140 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 144 756 per year.
The highest paying industry for a general manager is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 200 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for general manager, Berne
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 200 0003 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 195 0009 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 178 0002 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 174 00022 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 170 0001 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 165 00011 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 159 500Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 159 30027 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 155 25016 jobs
Insurance
CHF 150 7504 jobs
Salary by cantons for general manager
The top two high-paying cantons for general manager are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
