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chief hr officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 116 996

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How much does a chief hr officer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chief hr officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 116 996 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 28 000 to CHF 275 000, based on 3 283 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

chief hr officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary116k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 79 105
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 79 105
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 96 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 95 652
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 116 764
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 116 253
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 129 588
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 127 504
Men: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 116 995

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 104 935. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 363 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief hr officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary116k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 997
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 935
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 196
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 053
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 128 363
Average salary CHF 116 986
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief hr officer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 115 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

chief hr officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary117k
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 783
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 117 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief hr officer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 154 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief hr officer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 154 00056 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 146 30016 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 132 40011 jobs
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 130 00011 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 130 00053 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 129 50015 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 126 75050 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 126 000117 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 122 85014 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 120 412131 jobs

Salary by cantons for chief hr officer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

chief hr officer

CHF 116 992

average salary

Salary by canton

chief hr officer

Average salary116k
Aargau average salary CHF 116 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 113 097
Basel Land average salary CHF 118 300
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 120 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 108 500
Geneva average salary CHF 123 250
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 106 354
Jura average salary CHF 103 297
Lucerne average salary CHF 111 219
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 116 794
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 113 009
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 104 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 114 889
Schwyz average salary CHF 116 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 102 558
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 117 120
Valais average salary CHF 99 000
Zug average salary CHF 121 425
Zurich average salary CHF 123 373
Average salary CHF 116 992