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risk manager salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 200 salary entriesCHF 135 750
median
4% earn betweenCHF 61 000 and CHF 74 000
7% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 87 000
9% earn betweenCHF 90 000 and CHF 100 800
7% earn betweenCHF 104 000 and CHF 113 000
10% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 125 000
15% earn betweenCHF 127 998 and CHF 136 000
median CHF 135 750
15% earn betweenCHF 138 000 and CHF 154 000
14% earn betweenCHF 156 000 and CHF 171 000
7% earn betweenCHF 174 000 and CHF 180 000
8% earn betweenCHF 186 000 and CHF 201 300
3% earn betweenCHF 205 000 and CHF 215 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 225 000 and CHF 225 000
3% earn betweenCHF 240 000 and CHF 250 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 260 000 and CHF 260 000
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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

risk manager, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 70 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 80 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 112 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 112 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 144 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 144 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 165 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 165 000
Men: 55+median CHF 150 000
Women: 55+median CHF 150 000
median CHF 135 750

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 111 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 165 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

risk manager, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 111 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 118 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 135 250
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 156 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 165 000
median CHF 135 750
+49%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 137 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 148 150 per year.

Salary trend

risk manager, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 137 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 135 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 148 150
median CHF 135 750

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a risk manager is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 240 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for risk manager, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 240 0001 job
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 210 0009 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 177 50011 jobs
  4. Industry various
    CHF 170 0006 jobs
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 169 0007 jobs
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 160 0005 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 146 30011 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 145 00013 jobs
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 135 00027 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 115 0002 jobs

Salary by cantons for risk manager

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

ZH

Zurich

risk manager

CHF 130 000

median salary

Salary by canton

risk manager

median
Aargaumedian CHF 0
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 135 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 132 800
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 132 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 104 000
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 135 750
median CHF 130 000