Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
general manager, Zug
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 260 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 117 600
Women: 25-35median CHF 117 600
Men: 35-45median CHF 165 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 175 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 207 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 205 000
Men: 55+median CHF 210 000
Women: 55+median CHF 210 000
median CHF 187 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a general manager relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 138 902. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 204 875 per year.
Salary by work experience
general manager, Zug
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 138 902
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 181 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 165 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 171 750
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 200 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 204 875
median CHF 187 000
+48%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for general manager have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 192 500. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 200 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a general manager is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 320 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for general manager, Zug
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 320 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 297 7006 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 277 3754 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 237 5005 jobs
Insurance
CHF 230 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 225 0007 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 225 0001 job
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 220 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 213 50018 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 207 00020 jobs
Salary by cantons for general manager
The top two high-paying cantons for general manager are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
