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head of department salary in Berne

Annual average salary

CHF 133 000

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How much does a head of department earn in Berne?

  • In Berne, a full-time head of department earns an average gross salary of CHF 133 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 38 220 to CHF 270 000, based on 311 entries.
  • Updated 2 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, Berne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 220
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 800
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 97 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 96 250
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 135 275
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 135 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 151 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 148 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 133 000

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 104 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 157 209 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Berne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 575
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 850
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 200
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 157 209
Average salary CHF 133 000
+42%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 126 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 141 875 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Berne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 124 100
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 875
Average salary CHF 133 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 220 000 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Berne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 220 0004 jobs
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 185 0002 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 180 0001 job
  4. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 170 0008 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 168 5001 job
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 166 1259 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 161 030Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 157 45015 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 151 1044 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 147 0001 job

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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Berne

head of department

CHF 133 000

average salary

Salary by canton

head of department

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 126 988
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 150 000
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 119 750
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 142 775
Average salary CHF 132 045