Occupation & salary Switzerland
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Calculated for the canton of Zurich, age 40, single, no children, no church affiliation. Use the full salary calculator for your personal details.
In many cantons households pay 20-40% more for health insurance than necessary. By comparing, Swiss households save CHF 1'200 per year on average.
Salary data
| By canton | Gross per year | Monthly wage |
|---|---|---|
| ag | 93,792 CHF | 7,816 CHF |
| bl | 79,226 CHF | 6,602 CHF |
| be | 96,406 CHF | 8,034 CHF |
| bs | 91,100 CHF | 7,592 CHF |
| fr | 94,310 CHF | 7,859 CHF |
| ge | 94,154 CHF | 7,846 CHF |
| gl | 97,846 CHF | 8,154 CHF |
| gr | 74,123 CHF | 6,177 CHF |
| lu | 108,040 CHF | 9,003 CHF |
| sg | 91,091 CHF | 7,591 CHF |
| sh | 97,846 CHF | 8,154 CHF |
| so | 96,423 CHF | 8,035 CHF |
| tg | 95,077 CHF | 7,923 CHF |
| ti | 97,846 CHF | 8,154 CHF |
| vd | 97,846 CHF | 8,154 CHF |
| zg | 84,406 CHF | 7,034 CHF |
| zh | 96,799 CHF | 8,067 CHF |
| By qualification | Gross per year | Monthly wage |
|---|---|---|
| No education | 54,462 CHF | 4,538 CHF |
| Continuing education | 87,000 CHF | 7,250 CHF |
| Secondary school | 97,846 CHF | 8,154 CHF |
| Higher secondary school | 76,000 CHF | 6,333 CHF |
| Vocational baccalaureate | 72,646 CHF | 6,054 CHF |
| Apprenticeship | 81,070 CHF | 6,756 CHF |
| University of applied sciences | 93,598 CHF | 7,800 CHF |
| University | 97,941 CHF | 8,162 CHF |
| By gender | Gross per year | Monthly wage | Ø age | Ø work experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 95,188 CHF | 7,932 CHF | 32.8 | 7.7 |
| Female | 86,231 CHF | 7,186 CHF | 30.1 | 6.1 |
The salary of a controller in Switzerland is influenced by several factors: workplace location is decisive, as salaries vary considerably by canton — earning potential is highest in Lucerne, Valais, and Schwyz, while it is lower in Graubünden, Basel-Landschaft, and Zug. Professional experience and technical qualifications, such as a university or applied sciences degree, also have a clear impact on earnings. In addition, the industry, company size, and the specific area of responsibility — for example in financial controlling, reporting, or cost management — play an important role in determining salary.
A controller monitors and manages a company's financial processes. Key responsibilities include planning, analyzing, and controlling budgets, preparing key figures and reports, and supporting management in business decisions. Controllers identify deviations between target and actual figures, develop measures for cost optimization, and thereby contribute significantly to financial management and transparency within the company. The role requires strong analytical skills as well as solid knowledge of accounting and controlling.
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