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cfo salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 151 395

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How much does a cfo earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time cfo earns an average gross salary of CHF 151 395 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 372 000, based on 3 616 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

cfo, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 92 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 118 368
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 117 972
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 149 989
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 169 902
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 166 900
Men: 55+average salary CHF 165 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 161 166
Average salary CHF 151 484

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 136 988. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 165 875 per year.

Salary by work experience

cfo, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 529
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 291
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 988
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 413
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 075
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 165 875
Average salary CHF 151 392
+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for cfo have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 151 998. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 155 057 per year.

Salary trend

cfo, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 146 172
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 155 057
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 151 998
Average salary CHF 151 389
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cfo is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 188 678 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cfo, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 188 6782 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 178 15016 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 176 8006 jobs
  4. Insurance
    CHF 175 0006 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 169 3003 jobs
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 168 00013 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 161 03334 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 158 00013 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 157 1254 jobs
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 155 00010 jobs

Salary by cantons for cfo

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

cfo

CHF 150 837

average salary

Salary by canton

cfo

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 145 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 146 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 149 775
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 160 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 145 000
Geneva average salary CHF 164 850
Glarus average salary CHF 170 000
Grisons average salary CHF 136 860
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 139 550
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 139 337
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 159 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 141 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 158 125
Schwyz average salary CHF 164 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 143 375
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 157 500
Valais average salary CHF 126 000
Zug average salary CHF 167 250
Zurich average salary CHF 156 715
Average salary CHF 150 837