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ceo salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 9080 salary entriesCHF 139 994
median
2% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 37 800
8% earn betweenCHF 37 800 and CHF 67 550
13% earn betweenCHF 67 550 and CHF 94 000
11% earn betweenCHF 94 000 and CHF 113 200
17% earn betweenCHF 113 200 and CHF 141 250
median CHF 139 994
16% earn betweenCHF 141 250 and CHF 173 322
9% earn betweenCHF 173 322 and CHF 196 725
10% earn betweenCHF 196 725 and CHF 233 000
4% earn betweenCHF 233 000 and CHF 256 565
3% earn betweenCHF 256 565 and CHF 291 000
2% earn betweenCHF 291 000 and CHF 316 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 316 000 and CHF 332 500
2% earn betweenCHF 332 500 and CHF 369 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 369 000 and CHF 392 000
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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

ceo, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 82 450
Women: 16-25median CHF 78 200
Men: 25-35median CHF 91 274
Women: 25-35median CHF 91 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 134 447
Women: 35-45median CHF 132 557
Men: 45-55median CHF 156 017
Women: 45-55median CHF 150 000
Men: 55+median CHF 157 454
Women: 55+median CHF 151 543
median CHF 139 996

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 120 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 160 417 per year.

Salary by work experience

ceo, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 123 205
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 121 701
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 126 914
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 150 011
21+ yearsmedian CHF 160 417
median CHF 139 994
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for ceo have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 149 562. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 150 000 per year.

Salary trend

ceo, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 125 000
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 149 562
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
median CHF 139 971

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a ceo is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 205 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for ceo, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 205 00071 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 200 00064 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 185 00026 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 180 000183 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 179 50039 jobs
  6. Industry various
    CHF 170 000164 jobs
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 170 00099 jobs
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 170 00047 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 170 00090 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 165 000327 jobs

Salary by cantons for ceo

The top two high-paying cantons for ceo are Zug and Ticino. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

ceo

CHF 139 918

median salary

Salary by canton

ceo

median
Aargaumedian CHF 144 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 129 250
Bernemedian CHF 135 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 150 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 145 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 130 000
Genevamedian CHF 145 825
Glarusmedian CHF 127 000
Grisonsmedian CHF 112 500
Juramedian CHF 120 000
Lucernemedian CHF 131 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 156 500
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 128 000
Obwaldenmedian CHF 101 400
St. Gallenmedian CHF 133 500
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 138 250
Solothurnmedian CHF 141 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 140 700
Thurgaumedian CHF 140 000
Ticinomedian CHF 162 500
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 149 383
Valaismedian CHF 130 000
Zugmedian CHF 187 000
Zurichmedian CHF 155 209
median CHF 139 918