Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
associate director, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 62 400
Women: 16-25median CHF 62 200
Men: 25-35median CHF 71 790
Women: 25-35median CHF 71 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 87 933
Women: 35-45median CHF 87 063
Men: 45-55median CHF 100 036
Women: 45-55median CHF 98 076
Men: 55+median CHF 120 000
Women: 55+median CHF 118 000
median CHF 75 319
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a associate director relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 68 448. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 112 133 per year.
Salary by work experience
associate director, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 68 448
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 71 419
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 74 726
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 79 560
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 85 200
21+ yearsmedian CHF 112 133
median CHF 75 252
+64%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for associate director have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 79 737. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 81 266 per year.
The highest paying industry for a associate director is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 165 018 anually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for associate director, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 165 01817 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 122 0003 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 115 500Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 115 0002 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 106 60034 jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 105 0001 job
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 104 00010 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 104 0001 job
Utilities
CHF 96 75017 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 94 0001 job
Salary by cantons for associate director
The top two high-paying cantons for associate director are Vaud and Geneva. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.