director of innovation salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 80 salary entriesCHF 160 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

6% earn betweenCHF 58 000 and CHF 65 000

4% earn betweenCHF 84 000 and CHF 92 300

6% earn betweenCHF 97 000 and CHF 110 000

3% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 120 000

14% earn betweenCHF 129 600 and CHF 138 000

15% earn betweenCHF 142 400 and CHF 157 000

15% earn betweenCHF 160 000 and CHF 170 000

median CHF 160 000

15% earn betweenCHF 175 000 and CHF 189 000

9% earn betweenCHF 195 000 and CHF 210 000

8% earn betweenCHF 220 000 and CHF 235 000

1% earn betweenCHF 260 020 and CHF 260 020

1% earn betweenCHF 280 000 and CHF 280 000

1% earn betweenCHF 300 000 and CHF 300 000

3% earn betweenCHF 320 000 and CHF 325 000

58kCHF 58 000

120kCHF 120 000

260kCHF 260 020

325kCHF 325 000

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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

director of innovation, Throughout Switzerland

median

Men

Women

0Income298k

Men: 16-25median CHF 97 000

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 60 626

Women: 25-35median CHF 130 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 150 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 155 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 189 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 229 500

Men: 55+median CHF 165 000

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 160 000

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Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 133 950. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 197 950 per year.

Salary by work experience

director of innovation, Throughout Switzerland

median

120kIncome210k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 143 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 146 200

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 133 950

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 146 500

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 169 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 197 950

median CHF 160 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for director of innovation have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 180 000. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 185 000 per year.

Salary trend

director of innovation, Throughout Switzerland

median

140kIncome190k

2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 185 000

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 150 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 165 500

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 180 000

median CHF 160 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a director of innovation is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 220 000 annually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for director of innovation, Throughout Switzerland

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Health care / Social services
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Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 195 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 180 0002 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Consulting various
CHF 170 0001 job
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 169 2001 job
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 168 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 166 50010 jobs
Education
CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 160 0001 job

Salary by cantons for director of innovation

The top two high-paying cantons for director of innovation are Zurich and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Throughout Switzerland

director of innovation

CHF 160 000

median salary

Salary by canton

director of innovation

median

0Income170k

Aargaumedian CHF 0

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 0

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 0

Genevamedian CHF 0

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 0

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 161 500

median CHF 160 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

director of innovation salaries Throughout Switzerland

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