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hr manager salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 1135 salary entriesCHF 94 211
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 10 500
< 1% earn betweenCHF 14 100 and CHF 26 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 30 000 and CHF 40 200
3% earn betweenCHF 40 200 and CHF 55 500
2% earn betweenCHF 55 682 and CHF 63 700
14% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 79 300
18% earn betweenCHF 79 300 and CHF 89 000
29% earn betweenCHF 89 000 and CHF 103 000
median CHF 94 211
12% earn betweenCHF 103 460 and CHF 114 000
10% earn betweenCHF 114 000 and CHF 127 000
8% earn betweenCHF 127 000 and CHF 145 000
2% earn betweenCHF 145 000 and CHF 161 328
< 1% earn betweenCHF 165 000 and CHF 180 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 185 000 and CHF 194 000
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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

hr manager, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 72 865
Women: 16-25median CHF 73 475
Men: 25-35median CHF 88 800
Women: 25-35median CHF 88 850
Men: 35-45median CHF 102 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 102 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 105 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 104 000
Men: 55+median CHF 101 100
Women: 55+median CHF 101 050
median CHF 94 191

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 166. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

hr manager, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 85 166
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 88 403
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 92 550
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 97 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 107 600
median CHF 94 213
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for hr manager have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 96 237. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 97 250 per year.

Salary trend

hr manager, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 97 250
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 96 237
median CHF 94 250

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a hr manager is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 118 000 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for hr manager, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 118 00045 jobs
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 108 20013 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 106 50021 jobs
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 99 40017 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 99 00053 jobs
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 97 45037 jobs
  7. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 95 0006 jobs
  8. Insurance
    CHF 94 90024 jobs
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 94 8009 jobs
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 94 25053 jobs

Salary by cantons for hr manager

The top two high-paying cantons for hr manager are Schaffhausen and Ticino. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

hr manager

CHF 91 225

median salary

Salary by canton

hr manager

median
Aargaumedian CHF 91 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 90 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 95 612
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 92 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 94 950
Genevamedian CHF 93 837
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 88 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 91 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 82 452
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 88 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 102 120
Solothurnmedian CHF 91 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 92 000
Thurgaumedian CHF 87 698
Ticinomedian CHF 101 850
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 89 760
Valaismedian CHF 81 500
Zugmedian CHF 97 000
Zurichmedian CHF 94 203
median CHF 91 225