Swiss HQ Executive Compensation Survey

15 years providing Executive Compensation studies in Switzerland

Originally launched 15 years ago as a custom survey for one multinational company, the Swiss HQ Executive Compensation Survey now provides an ever-growing group of participants with highest quality data linked to pay.

Leading Market Data
With 80 participating companies in 2015, this study provides relevant and reliable compensation information for the Top Executive and Top Management positions based in Switzerland.

The Swiss HQ Executive Compensation Survey compares and benchmarks executive and typical headquarters positions of both global and regional responsibilities. Our data includes:
• base salary;
• short-term incentives (both actual and targets);

• total cash compensation (both actual and targets);
• long-term incentives (LTI);

• total direct compensation (both actual and targets);
• prevalence of benefits and perquisites.

Our report includes:
• executive Salary increase indications;
• variable compensation design trends;
• European comparison of positions with Switzerland (free copy of European Survey).

Why Aon Hewitt?
The study differentiates itself through:
• individual client job match meetings;
• support with bridging your data from other methodologies;
• thorough data cleaning of data and comprehensive analysis & reporting.

Network
Many globally known and well-respected companies have participated in our study from the start. Each year, we share results as a group, thus offering our participants opportunities to meet, discuss and network with peers in a round-table dedicated exclusively to executive compensation themes. 

Availability of Data
Survey report is available only to participants. The standard reports come in proven EXCEL® spreadsheets and PDF format. Analyses are provided by position and level. Results are presented with substantial and comprehensive scope information.

Custom Reports
Participants have access to survey data via our convenient online tool, TotalCompensationCenter.com. This online tool offers users many features, including the option to define different comparator groups based on industry, name or company size. Using our tool, you will be able to calculate custom percentiles, compare your data to the benchmark of your choice, and select your own set of jobs, displayed both in tables and graphs.

Who Can Participate
We welcome the participation of all organizations that have their HQs in Switzerland. We are open to corporate, global business line, or regional headquarters.

How To Participate
Participation, including job matching, is free and supported by Aon Hewitt consultant in Switzerland. Contact one of our consultants to schedule a meeting about the survey or to receive your submission files.

Important dates
May 7th - Data collection starts
July 20th - Submission deadline
Mid-September - Report issued
October - Executive Compensation Roundtable event