chief operation officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 145 982

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How much does a chief operation officer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chief operation officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 145 982 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 000 to CHF 370 000, based on 1 460 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

chief operation officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 850
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 152 280
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 98 540
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 97 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 144 379
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 141 869
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 170 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 169 200
Men: 55+average salary CHF 168 684
Women: 55+average salary CHF 159 000
Average salary CHF 146 066

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 122 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 177 745 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief operation officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 250
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 851
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 131 206
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 152 275
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 177 745
Average salary CHF 146 076
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief operation officer have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 149 000. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 149 000 per year.

Salary trend

chief operation officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 149 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 149 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 666
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 456
Average salary CHF 146 057

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief operation officer is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 195 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief operation officer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 195 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 190 00017 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 184 6006 jobs
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 183 7501 job
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 168 3836 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 164 0361 job
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 159 00010 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 155 1787 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 153 0004 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 150 00023 jobs

Salary by cantons for chief operation officer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

chief operation officer

CHF 145 987

average salary

Salary by canton

chief operation officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 142 375
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 150 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 124 535
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 151 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 000
Geneva average salary CHF 135 594
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 137 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 130 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 186 439
Schwyz average salary CHF 148 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 158 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 130 000
Valais average salary CHF 110 400
Zug average salary CHF 168 769
Zurich average salary CHF 161 493
Average salary CHF 145 987