Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
associate director, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 61 700
Women: 16-25median CHF 61 200
Men: 25-35median CHF 71 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 71 611
Men: 35-45median CHF 84 850
Women: 35-45median CHF 84 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 87 600
Women: 45-55median CHF 85 000
Men: 55+median CHF 130 000
Women: 55+median CHF 125 000
median CHF 73 740
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a associate director relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 350. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 94 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
associate director, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 64 350
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 70 425
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 74 400
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 80 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 94 000
median CHF 73 740
+46%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for associate director have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 77 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 80 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a associate director is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 200 000 anually. Followed by Consulting various and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for associate director, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 200 0001 job
Consulting various
CHF 170 0001 job
Legal / Business advice
CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 128 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 118 0001 job
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 111 800Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 106 000Set up Job Alert
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 89 47011 jobs
Salary by cantons for associate director
The top two high-paying cantons for associate director are Vaud and Geneva. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.