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operations manager salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 899 salary entriesCHF 91 763
median
1% earn betweenCHF 11 600 and CHF 22 000
2% earn betweenCHF 26 496 and CHF 33 600
6% earn betweenCHF 37 000 and CHF 56 000
19% earn betweenCHF 58 000 and CHF 76 000
24% earn betweenCHF 76 452 and CHF 92 300
median CHF 91 763
15% earn betweenCHF 93 000 and CHF 106 000
15% earn betweenCHF 107 000 and CHF 125 800
8% earn betweenCHF 127 000 and CHF 141 000
4% earn betweenCHF 142 000 and CHF 154 000
4% earn betweenCHF 155 000 and CHF 173 000
2% earn betweenCHF 175 000 and CHF 185 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 190 000 and CHF 196 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 205 000 and CHF 216 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 232 000 and CHF 235 500
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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

operations manager, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
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.

Salary trend

operations manager, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 94 000
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 89 500
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 96 000
median CHF 91 763

Highest-Paying industries

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

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 128 00027 jobs
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 115 00040 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 107 0008 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 104 0009 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 103 02528 jobs
  6. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 101 7502 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 100 70037 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 100 1007 jobs
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 100 00032 jobs
  10. 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

operations manager

CHF 91 730

median salary

Salary by canton

operations manager

median
Aargaumedian CHF 91 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 115 500
Basel Landmedian CHF 94 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 94 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 102 000
Genevamedian CHF 90 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 90 500
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 105 990
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 98 400
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 112 600
Zurichmedian CHF 90 000
median CHF 91 730