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associate director salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 74 747

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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 74 747 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 218 000, based on 2 348 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

associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary74k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 678
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 149
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 88 191
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 075
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 102 625
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 102 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 125 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 122 000
Average salary CHF 74 770

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 67 342. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 119 144 per year.

Salary by work experience

associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary74k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 342
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 982
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 897
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 013
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 119 144
Average salary CHF 74 753
+77%

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 76 035. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 79 980 per year.

Salary trend

associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary74k
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 750
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 656
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 035
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 980
Average salary CHF 74 773
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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 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

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 167 00010 jobs
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 124 9761 job
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 119 7002 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 116 5001 job
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 112 68312 jobs
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 101 5816 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 100 3905 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 100 0001 job
  10. Education
    CHF 100 0006 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 74 774

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 79 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 92 147
Fribourg average salary CHF 101 791
Geneva average salary CHF 117 794
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 70 434
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 628
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 120 709
Nidwalden average salary CHF 78 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 305
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 721
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 260
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 129 600
Valais average salary CHF 96 925
Zug average salary CHF 82 690
Zurich average salary CHF 75 008
Average salary CHF 74 774