cfo salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 150 112

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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 150 112 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 372 000, based on 3 433 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 119 329
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 118 310
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 149 722
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 169 973
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 166 989
Men: 55+average salary CHF 164 840
Women: 55+average salary CHF 161 900
Average salary CHF 150 181

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 137 058. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 165 312 per year.

Salary by work experience

cfo, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 689
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 912
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 058
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 293
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 029
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 165 312
Average salary CHF 150 174
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 150 256. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 153 805 per year.

Salary trend

cfo, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 333
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 153 805
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 256
Average salary CHF 150 176

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cfo is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 195 000 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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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 195 0005 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 180 00014 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 176 8005 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 168 00011 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 167 9143 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 167 0004 jobs
  7. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 159 00010 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 158 35026 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 158 00013 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 155 2509 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 150 197

average salary

Salary by canton

cfo

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 141 695
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 146 850
Basel Land average salary CHF 149 775
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 159 488
Fribourg average salary CHF 146 512
Geneva average salary CHF 156 200
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 136 860
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 140 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 129 675
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 158 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 141 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 154 954
Schwyz average salary CHF 170 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 145 000
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 157 500
Valais average salary CHF 120 000
Zug average salary CHF 168 625
Zurich average salary CHF 156 166
Average salary CHF 150 197