Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
business development director, Vaud
median161k
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 135 750
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 138 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 141 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 163 590
Women: 45-55median CHF 166 795
Men: 55+median CHF 172 500
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 161 295
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a business development director relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 232 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
business development director, Vaud
median161k
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 232 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 138 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 169 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 152 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 166 795
median CHF 161 295
-28%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for business development director have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 163 590. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 170 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a business development director is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 257 500 anually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for business development director, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Industry various
CHF 257 5001 job
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 254 5001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 200 0001 job
Health care / Social services
CHF 180 500Set up Job Alert
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 162 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 157 000Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 145 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 126 0003 jobs
Salary by cantons for business development director
The top two high-paying cantons for business development director are Zug and Basel-Stadt. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.