Salary for Controller in Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 685 salary entriesCHF 110 000

Median

Updated 2 days ago

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

controller, Zurich

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Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a controller relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 96 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 132 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

controller, Zurich

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+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for controller have changed over time.

In 2013-2015, the annual median salary was CHF 111 000. From 2016-2018, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 112 000 per year.

Salary trend

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a controller is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 124 000 anually. Followed by Insurance and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for controller, Zurich

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Utilities
CHF 124 0007 jobs
Insurance
CHF 123 0004 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 122 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 120 0003 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 115 5007 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 114 0004 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 112 0004 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 110 5005 jobs
Industry various
CHF 110 0007 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 110 0003 jobs

Salary by cantons for controller

The top two high-paying cantons for controller are St. Gallen and Zug. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.