controller salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 735 salary entriesCHF 110 009

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

< 1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 19 800

1% earn betweenCHF 30 000 and CHF 44 616

1% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 55 000

2% earn betweenCHF 56 940 and CHF 67 600

8% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 83 500

26% earn betweenCHF 84 500 and CHF 102 500

21% earn betweenCHF 103 000 and CHF 117 000

median CHF 110 009

14% earn betweenCHF 118 000 and CHF 128 000

16% earn betweenCHF 129 000 and CHF 147 000

5% earn betweenCHF 148 500 and CHF 165 000

2% earn betweenCHF 168 000 and CHF 180 000

2% earn betweenCHF 186 000 and CHF 195 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 204 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 210 000 and CHF 220 000

10kCHF 10 000

57kCHF 56 940

180kCHF 180 000

220kCHF 220 000

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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

controller, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income169k

Men: 16-25median CHF 74 750

Women: 16-25median CHF 35 400

Men: 25-35median CHF 100 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 100 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 120 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 120 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 130 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 130 000

Men: 55+median CHF 125 000

Women: 55+median CHF 110 500

median CHF 110 008

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 96 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 135 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

controller, Zurich

median

90kIncome140k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 96 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 102 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 113 100

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 120 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 124 250

21+ yearsmedian CHF 135 000

median CHF 110 009

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

years

+41%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for controller have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 110 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 112 321 per year.

Salary trend

controller, Zurich

median

0Income120k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 106 398

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 110 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 112 321

median CHF 110 009

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

4 days ago

IT Junior Controller-DE

Place of work:

Genolier

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Swiss Medical Network

2 weeks ago

Business Partner Controlling (m/w/d) 80 - 100%

Place of work:

Winterthur

Workload:

80 – 100%

AGROLA AG

2 weeks ago

Senior Financial Controller (m/w/d)

Place of work:

Hettlingen

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Rocken®

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a controller is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 123 000 annually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for controller, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Insurance
CHF 123 0002 jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 123 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 122 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 120 5006 jobs
Utilities
CHF 118 5502 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 115 500Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 114 0005 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 112 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 110 5006 jobs

Salary by cantons for controller

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

Zurich

controller

CHF 101 243

median salary

Salary by canton

controller

median

0Income130k

Aargaumedian CHF 103 500

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 97 063

Basel Landmedian CHF 97 500

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 110 000

Fribourgmedian CHF 104 000

Genevamedian CHF 100 100

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 89 270

Juramedian CHF 56 100

Lucernemedian CHF 98 800

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 83 629

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 99 000

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 105 000

Solothurnmedian CHF 97 500

Schwyzmedian CHF 104 050

Thurgaumedian CHF 89 100

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 99 500

Valaismedian CHF 92 510

Zugmedian CHF 120 000

Zurichmedian CHF 110 008

median CHF 101 243

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for controller, Zurich

Zurich

controller

Aargau

160 salaries

St. Gallen

104 salaries

Zug

90 salaries

Thurgau

25 salaries

Schwyz

24 salaries

Schaffhausen

17 salaries

controller salaries Zurich

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for controller

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for controller, Zurich

Salary by cantons for controller

Zurich

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Salary by canton

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Aargau

160 salaries

St. Gallen

104 salaries

Zug

90 salaries

Thurgau

25 salaries

Schwyz

24 salaries

Schaffhausen

17 salaries