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head of department salary in Aargau

Annual average salary

CHF 126 977

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How much does a head of department earn in Aargau?

  • In Aargau, a full-time head of department earns an average gross salary of CHF 126 977 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 54 000 to CHF 300 000, based on 169 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • 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

head of department, Aargau

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 106 650
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 102 050
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 126 977
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 126 977
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 138 081
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 130 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 144 976
Women: 55+average salary CHF 139 688
Average salary CHF 126 977

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 112 928. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 149 300 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Aargau

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 928
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 113 464
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 131 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 133 300
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 149 300
Average salary CHF 126 977
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for head of department have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 130 000. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Aargau

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 126 977
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 292 250 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Aargau

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 292 250Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 191 4282 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 167 7503 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 157 5001 job
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 138 488Set up Job Alert
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 137 8003 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 133 5003 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 131 66621 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of department

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

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Aargau

head of department

CHF 126 977

average salary

Salary by canton

head of department

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 126 977
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 133 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 132 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 136 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 137 500
Geneva average salary CHF 156 659
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 101 400
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 120 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 112 341
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 83 200
Solothurn average salary CHF 124 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 123 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 128 150
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 140 512
Valais average salary CHF 120 000
Zug average salary CHF 152 650
Zurich average salary CHF 143 000
Average salary CHF 132 090