head of compliance salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 191 000

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How much does a head of compliance earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of compliance earns an average gross salary of CHF 191 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 205 to CHF 400 000, based on 162 entries.
  • Updated 5 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 compliance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 130 075
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 121 400
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 175 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 175 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 215 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 215 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 215 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 206 250
Average salary CHF 191 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 135 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 217 564 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of compliance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 175 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 147 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 175 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 199 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 217 564
Average salary CHF 191 000
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 197 500. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 215 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of compliance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 215 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 183 833
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 187 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 197 500
Average salary CHF 191 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of compliance is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 425 500 annually. Followed by Utilities and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of compliance, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 425 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 315 0003 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 217 5644 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 210 0001 job
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 200 50222 jobs
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 200 0006 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 193 50028 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 183 0005 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 175 0005 jobs
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 174 0003 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of compliance

The top two high-paying cantons for head of compliance 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 compliance

CHF 191 000

average salary

Salary by canton

head of compliance

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 197 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 177 500
Average salary CHF 191 000