Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
application manager, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 72 575
Women: 16-25median CHF 76 700
Men: 25-35median CHF 100 038
Women: 25-35median CHF 100 076
Men: 35-45median CHF 112 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 111 200
Men: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Men: 55+median CHF 122 000
Women: 55+median CHF 110 000
median CHF 110 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a application manager relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 91 875. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 121 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
application manager, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 91 875
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 118 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 121 000
median CHF 110 000
+32%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for application manager have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 110 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 110 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a application manager is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 135 500 anually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for application manager, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 135 5006 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 123 10053 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 120 00014 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 115 00047 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 115 00080 jobs
Catering / Hotel
CHF 112 20021 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 112 0007 jobs
Utilities
CHF 110 0006 jobs
Insurance
CHF 110 00022 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 109 20010 jobs
Salary by cantons for application manager
The top two high-paying cantons for application manager are Aargau and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.