Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
operations manager, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 68 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 69 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 85 951
Women: 25-35median CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 101 450
Women: 35-45median CHF 101 450
Men: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Men: 55+median CHF 129 578
Women: 55+median CHF 129 578
median CHF 91 814
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a operations manager relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 86 300. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 124 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
operations manager, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 86 300
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 86 900
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 91 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 102 700
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 105 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 124 000
median CHF 91 730
+44%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for operations manager have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 94 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 96 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a operations manager is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 128 000 anually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for operations manager, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 128 00027 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 115 00040 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 107 0008 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 104 0009 jobs
Utilities
CHF 103 02528 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 101 7502 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 100 70037 jobs
Insurance
CHF 100 1007 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 100 00032 jobs
Industry various
CHF 100 00051 jobs
Salary by cantons for operations manager
The top two high-paying cantons for operations manager are Berne and Zug. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.