Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
director of product development, Vaud
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 71 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 98 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 85 375
Men: 35-45median CHF 134 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 134 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 155 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Men: 55+median CHF 145 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 124 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a director of product development relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 74 750. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 155 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
director of product development, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 74 750
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 74 750
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 145 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 145 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 155 000
median CHF 124 000
+55%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for director of product development have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 124 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 130 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a director of product development is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 160 000 anually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for director of product development, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 160 0005 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 160 0001 job
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 150 0002 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 117 375Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 102 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 100 0001 job
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 83 750Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 64 870Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for director of product development
The top two high-paying cantons for director of product development are Zurich and Vaud. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.