Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
finance director, Basel-Stadt
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 132 600
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 109 631
Women: 25-35median CHF 112 273
Men: 35-45median CHF 159 744
Women: 35-45median CHF 156 150
Men: 45-55median CHF 195 519
Women: 45-55median CHF 195 519
Men: 55+median CHF 156 000
Women: 55+median CHF 132 500
median CHF 159 488
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a finance director relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 117 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 188 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
finance director, Basel-Stadt
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 135 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 123 890
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 117 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 131 250
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 180 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 188 000
median CHF 159 488
+39%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for finance director have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 156 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 180 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a finance director is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 228 500 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for finance director, Basel-Stadt
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 228 500Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 221 250Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 217 5003 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 207 5002 jobs
Utilities
CHF 205 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 200 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 185 0002 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 184 3501 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 160 0001 job
Education
CHF 158 400Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for finance director
The top two high-paying cantons for finance director are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
