Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
director of product development, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 74 750
Men: 25-35median CHF 91 689
Women: 25-35median CHF 88 400
Men: 35-45median CHF 120 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 120 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 117 890
Women: 45-55median CHF 109 275
Men: 55+median CHF 150 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 116 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a director of product development relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 99 850. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 132 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
director of product development, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 115 570
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 99 850
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 103 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 132 000
median CHF 116 000
+14%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for director of product development have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 120 000. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 127 000 per year.
Salary trend
director of product development, Throughout Switzerland
The highest paying industry for a director of product development is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 241 500 anually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for director of product development, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 241 5004 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 165 0001 job
Health care / Social services
CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 150 0002 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 134 0008 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 125 0002 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 120 0006 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 113 1615 jobs
Insurance
CHF 110 0001 job
Salary by cantons for director of product development
The top two high-paying cantons for director of product development are Zurich and Vaud. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.