associate director salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 74 580

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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 74 580 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 000 to CHF 212 000, based on 2 317 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 salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 694
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 181
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 88 321
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 175
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 102 563
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 101 847
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 74 679

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 67 274. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 116 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 274
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 992
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 917
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 902
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 795
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 116 000
Average salary CHF 74 675
+72%

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 76 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 79 625 per year.

Salary trend

associate director, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 666
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 669
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 625
Average salary CHF 74 706

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 976Set up Job Alert
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 118 3501 job
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 115 7502 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 111 64113 jobs
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 105 0001 job
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 101 5812 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 100 3904 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 100 0001 job
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 2755 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 74 741

average salary

Salary by canton

associate director

Average salary
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 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 90 850
Fribourg average salary CHF 101 791
Geneva average salary CHF 117 000
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 65 260
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 721
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
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 128 947
Valais average salary CHF 96 925
Zug average salary CHF 82 690
Zurich average salary CHF 74 875
Average salary CHF 74 741