Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
finanzchef, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 95 275
Women: 16-25median CHF 95 275
Men: 25-35median CHF 119 706
Women: 25-35median CHF 118 833
Men: 35-45median CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 150 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 170 169
Women: 45-55median CHF 168 763
Men: 55+median CHF 164 960
Women: 55+median CHF 162 500
median CHF 150 050
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a finanzchef relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 138 453. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 165 468 per year.
Salary by work experience
finanzchef, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 143 910
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 139 895
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 138 453
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 140 400
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 161 201
21+ yearsmedian CHF 165 468
median CHF 150 121
+15%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for finanzchef have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 151 685. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 153 780 per year.
The highest paying industry for a finanzchef is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 192 525 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 finanzchef, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 192 5255 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 180 00011 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 175 4005 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 171 7087 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 170 0009 jobs
Insurance
CHF 167 91429 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 162 00011 jobs
Industry various
CHF 159 45038 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 158 00018 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 155 2506 jobs
Salary by cantons for finanzchef
The top two high-paying cantons for finanzchef are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
