head of field sales salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 113 000

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How much does a head of field sales earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of field sales earns an average gross salary of CHF 113 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 37 000 to CHF 256 667, based on 161 entries.
  • 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 field sales, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 900
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 132
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 109 532
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 111 150
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 127 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 127 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 55 700
Average salary CHF 113 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 94 029. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 132 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of field sales, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 029
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 780
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 722
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 132 000
Average salary CHF 113 000
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 116 600. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 117 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of field sales, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 380
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 600
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 000
Average salary CHF 113 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of field sales is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 178 500 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of field sales, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 178 5007 jobs
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 175 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 139 2002 jobs
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 135 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Insurance
    CHF 132 6001 job
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 128 5004 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 120 0008 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 118 300Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 115 6352 jobs
  10. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 115 375Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for head of field sales

The top two high-paying cantons for head of field sales 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 field sales

CHF 113 000

average salary

Salary by canton

head of field sales

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 126 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 101 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
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 110 500
Average salary CHF 113 000