Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
risk manager, Geneva
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 115 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 115 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 156 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 156 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 130 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 119 950
Men: 55+median CHF 131 000
Women: 55+median CHF 131 000
median CHF 131 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a risk manager relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 144 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
risk manager, Geneva
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 72 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 115 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 133 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 144 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 136 000
median CHF 131 000
+89%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for risk manager have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 132 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 135 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a risk manager is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 169 000 anually. Followed by Consulting various and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for risk manager, Geneva
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 169 0002 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 144 0006 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 135 00035 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 128 0001 job
Health care / Social services
CHF 114 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 82 4006 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 37 5001 job
Building trade / Real estate
N/A1 job
Salary by cantons for risk manager
The top two high-paying cantons for risk manager are Zurich and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.