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chief hr officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 116 986

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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 116 986 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 28 000 to CHF 273 000, based on 3 480 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 salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 75 075
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 75 075
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 95 985
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 95 856
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 116 210
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 115 879
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 129 729
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 128 008
Men: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 117 002

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 104 812. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 129 491 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief hr officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 635
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 812
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 233
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 756
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 129 491
Average salary CHF 116 995
+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 117 016. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

chief hr officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 292
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 016
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 116 987
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief hr officer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 153 300 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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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 153 30046 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 146 30013 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 132 40010 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 130 00026 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 130 00010 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 127 00033 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 126 771102 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 126 0007 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 122 8506 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 120 386123 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.

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Throughout Switzerland

chief hr officer

CHF 117 000

average salary

Salary by canton

chief hr officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 116 748
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 114 800
Basel Land average salary CHF 121 250
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 120 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 109 200
Geneva average salary CHF 122 850
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 108 487
Jura average salary CHF 103 297
Lucerne average salary CHF 113 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 115 250
Nidwalden average salary CHF 110 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 113 009
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 110 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 114 260
Schwyz average salary CHF 116 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 102 629
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 115 800
Valais average salary CHF 99 000
Zug average salary CHF 122 850
Zurich average salary CHF 123 500
Average salary CHF 117 000