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
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 59 220
Women: 16-25median CHF 66 800
Men: 25-35median CHF 94 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 93 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 135 275
Women: 35-45median CHF 134 300
Men: 45-55median CHF 146 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 144 400
Men: 55+median CHF 146 000
Women: 55+median CHF 147 000
median CHF 130 000
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 102 375. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 156 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of department, Berne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 115 287
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 102 375
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 122 100
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 135 100
21+ yearsmedian CHF 156 000
median CHF 130 000
+30%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of department have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 133 900. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 140 337 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of department is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 463 000 annually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Berne
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 463 0003 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 220 0003 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 185 0001 job
Medical Technology
CHF 180 00010 jobs
Insurance
CHF 171 2502 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 168 0763 jobs
Industry various
CHF 162 35016 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 157 2094 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 151 0004 jobs
Utilities
CHF 147 8529 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.
