Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
compliance officer, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 72 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 72 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 106 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 104 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 120 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 120 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 147 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 145 000
Men: 55+median CHF 140 000
Women: 55+median CHF 140 000
median CHF 112 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a compliance officer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 95 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
compliance officer, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 95 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 107 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 129 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 121 500
median CHF 112 000
+28%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for compliance officer have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 118 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 119 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a compliance officer is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 182 000 anually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for compliance officer, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 182 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 145 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 126 0007 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 125 0001 job
Industry various
CHF 124 0001 job
Medical Technology
CHF 120 0002 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 112 50016 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 111 0004 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 110 5001 job
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 109 7361 job
Salary by cantons for compliance officer
The top two high-paying cantons for compliance officer are Zug and Basel-Stadt. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.