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foundation manager salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 124 salary entriesCHF 103 000
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 10 001 and CHF 10 001
< 1% earn betweenCHF 47 352 and CHF 47 352
5% earn betweenCHF 55 900 and CHF 65 000
19% earn betweenCHF 71 800 and CHF 86 320
27% earn betweenCHF 88 000 and CHF 105 000
median CHF 103 000
7% earn betweenCHF 107 700 and CHF 111 800
15% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 125 000
8% earn betweenCHF 129 000 and CHF 136 500
8% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 145 000
5% earn betweenCHF 150 000 and CHF 160 000
2% earn betweenCHF 169 000 and CHF 172 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 180 000
2% earn betweenCHF 186 000 and CHF 191 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 206 000 and CHF 206 000
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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

foundation manager, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 71 800
Women: 16-25median CHF 76 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 95 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 95 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 111 800
Women: 35-45median CHF 111 800
Men: 45-55median CHF 124 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 124 000
Men: 55+median CHF 180 000
Women: 55+median CHF 180 000
median CHF 103 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 078. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

foundation manager, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 90 078
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 95 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 98 900
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 108 600
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 124 000
median CHF 103 000
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for foundation manager have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 105 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 123 500 per year.

Salary trend

foundation manager, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 105 000
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 93 600
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 104 850
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 123 500
median CHF 103 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a foundation manager is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 169 000 annually. Followed by Education and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for foundation manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 169 0006 jobs
  2. Education
    CHF 124 0003 jobs
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 116 50011 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 102 0004 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 93 7004 jobs
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 92 8505 jobs
  7. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 92 846Set up Job Alert
  8. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 91 0001 job
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 85 5001 job
  10. Utilities
    CHF 64 800Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for foundation manager

The top two high-paying cantons for foundation manager are Geneva and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

foundation manager

CHF 103 000

median salary

Salary by canton

foundation manager

median
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 107 850
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 102 000
median CHF 103 000

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