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CEO: United Kingdom vs Switzerland

Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland pays 35% more

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United Kingdom

GBP

Estimated Salary (USD)

$120,246

per year

Local Currency (GBP)

ยฃ94,994

per year

PPP Adjusted

$187,735

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

22,688

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 36%

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Switzerland

CHF

Estimated Salary (USD)

$162,584

per year

Local Currency (CHF)

CHF143,074

per year

PPP Adjusted

$124,113

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

21,365

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 7%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom
$120.2K
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
$162.6K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom
$187.7K
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
$124.1K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom
22,688
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
21,365

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    CEOs in Switzerland earn 35% more than in United Kingdom (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), United Kingdom still leads by 51%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a CEO's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in United Kingdom.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays CEOs more: United Kingdom or Switzerland?โ–พ

Switzerland pays CEOs an estimated $162,584 USD per year, which is 35% more than United Kingdom's estimated $120,246 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a CEO in United Kingdom vs Switzerland?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $187,735 USD in United Kingdom and $124,113 USD in Switzerland. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for CEOs?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a CEO in United Kingdom can buy about 22,688 Big Macs per year, while in Switzerland it's about 21,365 Big Macs.

Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.

Sources: BLS OEWS ยท OECD ยท World Bank ยท Big Mac Index