head of department salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 132 610

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How much does a head of department earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of department earns an average gross salary of CHF 132 610 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 350 000, based on 2 850 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

head of department, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 66 414
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 99 033
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 98 884
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 132 909
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 132 297
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 155 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 132 731

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 120 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 155 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 616
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 193
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 350
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 342
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 155 000
Average salary CHF 132 571
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 136 375. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 137 309 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 375
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 309
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 031
Average salary CHF 132 773

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 186 507 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 186 50733 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 178 75027 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 170 00051 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 168 00033 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 160 00014 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 156 3254 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 153 60011 jobs
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 148 0002 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 140 75072 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 138 25037 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of department

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

head of department

CHF 132 593

average salary

Salary by canton

head of department

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 130 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 132 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 132 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 136 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 127 227
Geneva average salary CHF 160 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 96 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 121 440
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 110 441
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 83 200
Solothurn average salary CHF 125 925
Schwyz average salary CHF 123 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 130 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 142 512
Valais average salary CHF 122 160
Zug average salary CHF 170 000
Zurich average salary CHF 143 000
Average salary CHF 132 593