Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
portfolio manager, Zurich
median156k
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 83 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 140 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 135 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 160 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 154 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 217 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 212 500
Men: 55+median CHF 235 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 156 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a portfolio manager relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 97 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 230 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
portfolio manager, Zurich
median156k
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 97 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 132 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 160 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 146 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 168 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 230 000
median CHF 156 000
+136%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for portfolio manager have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 156 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 165 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a portfolio manager is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 166 000 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for portfolio manager, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 166 0007 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 158 00029 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 156 5005 jobs
Insurance
CHF 155 6008 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 150 0003 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 140 0001 job
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 121 000Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 120 5101 job
Service sector in general
CHF 103 0428 jobs
Education
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Salary by cantons for portfolio manager
The top two high-paying cantons for portfolio manager are Geneva and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.