head of finance salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 151 000

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How much does a head of finance earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of finance earns an average gross salary of CHF 151 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 372 000, based on 3 775 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

head of finance, 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 117 767
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 117 315
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 169 759
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 166 361
Men: 55+average salary CHF 165 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 161 570
Average salary CHF 151 077

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of finance relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 136 608. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 166 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 737
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 608
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 160
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 078
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 166 000
Average salary CHF 150 707
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for head of finance have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 151 782. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 155 026 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 146 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 155 026
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 151 782
Average salary CHF 150 801
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 189 000 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 head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 189 0005 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 177 40039 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 177 4004 jobs
  4. Insurance
    CHF 175 0008 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 168 00011 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 164 4009 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 160 00022 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 158 49511 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 157 0006 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 156 0007 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of finance

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

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Throughout Switzerland

head of finance

CHF 150 973

average salary

Salary by canton

head of finance

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 145 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 146 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 146 055
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 159 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 147 500
Geneva average salary CHF 164 850
Glarus average salary CHF 168 900
Grisons average salary CHF 136 860
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 140 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 139 675
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 158 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 140 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 162 050
Schwyz average salary CHF 171 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 141 750
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 157 500
Valais average salary CHF 130 000
Zug average salary CHF 168 062
Zurich average salary CHF 156 168
Average salary CHF 150 973