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 |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 86,251 CHF | 7,188 CHF |
| zg | 89,100 CHF | 7,425 CHF |
| vd | 88,408 CHF | 7,367 CHF |
| ti | 62,100 CHF | 5,175 CHF |
| tg | 88,200 CHF | 7,350 CHF |
| so | 88,200 CHF | 7,350 CHF |
| sh | 88,200 CHF | 7,350 CHF |
| sg | 89,723 CHF | 7,477 CHF |
| lu | 81,565 CHF | 6,797 CHF |
| gr | 105,946 CHF | 8,829 CHF |
| gl | 88,200 CHF | 7,350 CHF |
| ge | 102,627 CHF | 8,552 CHF |
| fr | 88,200 CHF | 7,350 CHF |
| bs | 87,669 CHF | 7,306 CHF |
| be | 108,388 CHF | 9,032 CHF |
| bl | 92,100 CHF | 7,675 CHF |
| ag | 90,361 CHF | 7,530 CHF |
| By qualification | Gross per year | Monthly wage |
|---|---|---|
| University | 95,657 CHF | 7,971 CHF |
| University of applied sciences | 99,740 CHF | 8,312 CHF |
| Vocational training | 77,651 CHF | 6,471 CHF |
| Matura (upper secondary) | 82,462 CHF | 6,872 CHF |
| Intermediate secondary certificate | 75,000 CHF | 6,250 CHF |
| Lower secondary school | 70,000 CHF | 5,833 CHF |
| Continuing education | 92,758 CHF | 7,730 CHF |
| No formal training | 65,000 CHF | 5,417 CHF |
| By gender | Gross per year | Monthly wage | Ø age | Ø work experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 91,274 CHF | 7,606 CHF | 35.2 | 10.1 |
| Female | 91,170 CHF | 7,598 CHF | 37.3 | 10.2 |
The salary of an account manager in Switzerland is largely shaped by professional experience and education: those holding a degree from a university of applied sciences or a university earn more on average than people with only a vocational apprenticeship. The number of years spent in sales or customer service also plays an important role, since experienced account managers look after larger and more complex client portfolios. The place of work has a noticeable effect as well: in cantons such as Bern, Graubünden and Geneva salaries lie above the national average, while in Ticino and Lucerne they tend to be lower. The industry matters too, as companies selling products or services that require explanation often pay experienced account managers more than businesses with simpler sales processes.
Account managers look after and develop a company's customer relationships. They are the first point of contact for existing clients, identify their needs and work out suitable solutions from their employer's range of products or services. Their duties include preparing and conducting client meetings, drawing up offers, negotiating terms and maintaining the business relationship over the long term, with the aim of increasing both revenue and customer satisfaction. Account managers work closely with the sales, marketing and product departments and keep a constant eye on market and industry developments in order to identify new sales opportunities. In Switzerland they are active in virtually every sector, from industry and services through to IT and telecommunications. Entry into the profession is usually via a commercial apprenticeship or a business administration degree, often combined with experience in sales or customer service.
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