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.
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
/
Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 205 00071 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 200 00064 jobs
Insurance
CHF 185 00026 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 180 000183 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 179 50039 jobs
Industry various
CHF 170 000164 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 170 00099 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 170 00047 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 170 00090 jobs
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.