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portfolio manager salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 493 salary entriesCHF 140 000
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 40 000
3% earn betweenCHF 54 000 and CHF 73 000
9% earn betweenCHF 74 500 and CHF 91 000
15% earn betweenCHF 92 000 and CHF 112 000
20% earn betweenCHF 114 804 and CHF 137 000
10% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 150 650
median CHF 140 000
15% earn betweenCHF 153 000 and CHF 172 000
9% earn betweenCHF 175 000 and CHF 195 000
8% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 220 000
6% earn betweenCHF 223 000 and CHF 250 000
2% earn betweenCHF 257 000 and CHF 275 000
2% earn betweenCHF 290 000 and CHF 300 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 310 000 and CHF 320 999
< 1% earn betweenCHF 335 000 and CHF 340 000
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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

portfolio manager, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 83 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 79 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 120 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 120 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 162 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 160 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 180 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 179 000
Men: 55+median CHF 195 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 140 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 120 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 202 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

portfolio manager, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 122 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 120 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 148 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 151 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 167 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 202 500
median CHF 140 000
+66%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 150 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 155 500 per year.

Salary trend

portfolio manager, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 126 000
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 155 500
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 146 500
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
median CHF 140 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a portfolio manager is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 300 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for portfolio manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 300 00016 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 173 00019 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 166 82924 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 154 11012 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 150 00050 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 150 0004 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 140 0008 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 140 00013 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 128 50010 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 128 0509 jobs

Salary by cantons for portfolio manager

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

portfolio manager

CHF 140 000

median salary

Salary by canton

portfolio manager

median
Aargaumedian CHF 0
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 118 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 165 200
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 126 750
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 120 000
Zurichmedian CHF 156 000
median CHF 140 000