board director salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 27 salary entriesCHF 145 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

15% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 12 000

4% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 36 000

19% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 77 350

4% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 120 000

11% earn betweenCHF 141 000 and CHF 145 000

median CHF 145 000

11% earn betweenCHF 171 110 and CHF 180 000

4% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 200 000

4% earn betweenCHF 229 000 and CHF 229 000

7% earn betweenCHF 280 000 and CHF 280 000

4% earn betweenCHF 300 000 and CHF 300 000

4% earn betweenCHF 320 000 and CHF 320 000

4% earn betweenCHF 380 000 and CHF 380 000

7% earn betweenCHF 420 000 and CHF 420 000

4% earn betweenCHF 460 000 and CHF 460 000

10kCHF 10 000

120kCHF 120 000

320kCHF 320 000

460kCHF 460 000

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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

board director, Throughout Switzerland

median

Men

Women

0Income325k

Men: 16-25median CHF 10 000

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 66 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 60 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 160 500

Women: 35-45median CHF 0

Men: 45-55median CHF 250 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 0

Men: 55+median CHF 36 000

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 145 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a board director relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 77 350. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 254 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

board director, Throughout Switzerland

median

70kIncome260k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 254 500

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 130 500

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 180 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 171 110

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 77 350

21+ yearsmedian CHF 145 000

median CHF 145 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

-43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 158 055. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 254 500 per year.

Salary trend

board director, Throughout Switzerland

median

60kIncome260k

2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 254 500

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 66 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 158 055

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 77 350

median CHF 145 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

Last week

Leiter/-in der Aufsichtsstelle Datenschutz

Place of work:

Chur

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Kantonale Verwaltung Graubünden

Last week

Finance Director (100%)

Zürich

100%

Unlimited employment

CHF 120 000 - 130 000 /year

Skope

Quick apply

3 weeks ago

Audit - Manager / Senior Manager - Trade, Industries & Services - US GAAP

Place of work:

Lucerne

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

PwC

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a board director is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 420 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for board director, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Machine / System construction
CHF 420 0003 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 300 0008 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 280 0001 job
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 200 0009 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 120 0001 job
Education
CHF 103 500Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 77 3504 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 72 0004 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 60 0001 job
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 10 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for board director

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

Throughout Switzerland

board director

CHF 145 000

median salary

Salary by canton

board director

median

0Income10k

Aargaumedian CHF 0

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 0

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 0

Genevamedian CHF 0

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 0

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 0

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 0

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 0

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 0

median CHF 145 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

board director salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for board director

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for board director, Throughout Switzerland

Salary by cantons for board director

Throughout Switzerland

board director

Salary by canton