Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
test manager, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 120 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 125 400
Men: 35-45median CHF 130 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 130 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 132 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 129 000
Men: 55+median CHF 144 250
Women: 55+median CHF 170 000
median CHF 126 425
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a test manager relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 81 750. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 225 per year.
Salary by work experience
test manager, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 81 750
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 135 125
21+ yearsmedian CHF 140 225
median CHF 126 425
+72%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for test manager have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 127 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 132 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a test manager is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 153 000 anually. Followed by Utilities and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for test manager, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Consulting various
CHF 153 000Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 143 500Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 133 0003 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 131 00012 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 130 3252 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 129 7504 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 120 0001 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 110 500Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 108 00010 jobs
Insurance
CHF 95 750Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for test manager
The top two high-paying cantons for test manager are Zurich and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.