Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
general manager, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 83 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 81 552
Men: 25-35median CHF 93 414
Women: 25-35median CHF 92 013
Men: 35-45median CHF 132 279
Women: 35-45median CHF 131 392
Men: 45-55median CHF 153 962
Women: 45-55median CHF 150 000
Men: 55+median CHF 156 148
Women: 55+median CHF 150 002
median CHF 139 416
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a general manager relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 120 714. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 160 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
general manager, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 125 189
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 121 074
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 120 714
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 125 038
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 160 000
median CHF 139 436
+28%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for general manager have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 145 961. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 146 970 per year.
The highest paying industry for a general manager 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 general manager, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 205 00065 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 200 00043 jobs
Insurance
CHF 189 14648 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 180 00019 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 180 00097 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 170 01014 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 170 00085 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 170 00071 jobs
Industry various
CHF 165 978113 jobs
Utilities
CHF 165 500275 jobs
Salary by cantons for general manager
The top two high-paying cantons for general manager are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
