Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
general manager, Zurich
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 86 440
Women: 16-25median CHF 90 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 102 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 154 439
Women: 35-45median CHF 154 439
Men: 45-55median CHF 170 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 165 000
Men: 55+median CHF 163 161
Women: 55+median CHF 157 403
median CHF 154 194
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 120 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 170 005 per year.
Salary by work experience
general manager, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 135 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 167 791
21+ yearsmedian CHF 170 005
median CHF 153 856
+42%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for general manager have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 163 171. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 168 891 per year.
The highest paying industry for a general manager is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 217 535 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for general manager, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 217 535Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 200 0006 jobs
Insurance
CHF 194 00013 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 188 00036 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 185 50012 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 182 62814 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 175 00010 jobs
Industry various
CHF 174 50026 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 173 80025 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 171 80516 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.
