chief hr officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 116 989

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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 116 989 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 28 000 to CHF 273 488, based on 3 422 entries.
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  • 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 95 969
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 95 603
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 116 398
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 115 962
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 129 697
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 127 883
Men: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 116 988

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 104 865. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 647 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief hr officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 756
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 865
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 395
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 861
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 128 647
Average salary CHF 116 991
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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 117 031. 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 117 031
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 117 003

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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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 154 00048 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 143 5009 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 132 7839 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 130 00041 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 130 0007 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 128 0002 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 127 00034 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 126 000101 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 122 85012 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 120 57597 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 116 998

average salary

Salary by canton

chief hr officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 116 374
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 114 375
Basel Land average salary CHF 121 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 120 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 109 100
Geneva average salary CHF 122 925
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 108 487
Jura average salary CHF 103 297
Lucerne average salary CHF 113 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 115 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 110 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 113 664
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 104 000
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 117 060
Valais average salary CHF 100 500
Zug average salary CHF 121 425
Zurich average salary CHF 123 136
Average salary CHF 116 998