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associate director salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 74 898

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How much does a associate director earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time associate director earns an average gross salary of CHF 74 898 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 218 000, based on 2 400 entries.
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  • 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

associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary74k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 200
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 753
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 207
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 88 590
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 607
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 103 320
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 102 141
Men: 55+average salary CHF 126 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 125 000
Average salary CHF 74 867

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 67 375. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 119 850 per year.

Salary by work experience

associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary74k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 375
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 986
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 060
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 119 850
Average salary CHF 74 832
+78%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for associate director have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 75 912. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 79 966 per year.

Salary trend

associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary74k
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 750
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 714
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 912
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 966
Average salary CHF 74 878
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a associate director is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 167 000 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 associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 167 0005 jobs
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 124 976Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 0001 job
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 119 7001 job
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 112 9485 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 106 3753 jobs
  7. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Education
    CHF 100 0006 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 2755 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 98 9452 jobs

Salary by cantons for associate director

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

associate director

CHF 74 810

average salary

Salary by canton

associate director

Average salary74k
Aargau average salary CHF 68 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 69 550
Basel Land average salary CHF 78 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 92 147
Fribourg average salary CHF 101 582
Geneva average salary CHF 119 850
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 70 434
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 300
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 120 709
Nidwalden average salary CHF 78 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 351
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 721
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 520
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 035
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 129 200
Valais average salary CHF 96 850
Zug average salary CHF 80 240
Zurich average salary CHF 74 975
Average salary CHF 74 810