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key account manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 114 899

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How much does a key account manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time key account manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 114 899 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 000 to CHF 230 000, based on 3 069 entries.
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  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

key account manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 72 800
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 118 901
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 118 146
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 125 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 125 042
Men: 55+average salary CHF 130 015
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 010
Average salary CHF 114 880

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 107 986. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

key account manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 986
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 974
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 900
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 121 193
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 128 000
Average salary CHF 114 897
+19%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 114 360. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 115 000 per year.

Salary trend

key account manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 166
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 300
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 360
Average salary CHF 114 890
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a key account manager is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 138 965 annually. Followed by Insurance and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for key account manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 138 965Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 135 7004 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 125 9201 job
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 123 8416 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 121 625Set up Job Alert
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 121 5793 jobs
  7. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 118 0002 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 113 50013 jobs
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 113 0009 jobs

Salary by cantons for key account manager

The top two high-paying cantons for key account manager are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

key account manager

CHF 114 897

average salary

Salary by canton

key account manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 114 900
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 113 922
Basel Land average salary CHF 106 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 113 600
Fribourg average salary CHF 117 616
Geneva average salary CHF 103 882
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 112 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 110 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 110 802
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 109 610
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 107 721
Schwyz average salary CHF 120 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 109 000
Ticino average salary CHF 110 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 120 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 116 000
Zurich average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 114 897