head of finance salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 151 247

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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 151 247 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 372 000, based on 3 678 entries.
  • Updated 2 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 117 773
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 117 405
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 149 983
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 169 878
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 166 735
Men: 55+average salary CHF 165 510
Women: 55+average salary CHF 162 050
Average salary CHF 151 524

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 136 933. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 167 062 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 581
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 081
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 933
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 200
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 133
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 167 062
Average salary CHF 151 578
+16%

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 152 401. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 154 989 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 146 748
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 154 989
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 152 401
Average salary CHF 151 176
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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 188 678 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 188 6785 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 177 76645 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 177 4008 jobs
  4. Insurance
    CHF 175 0007 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 168 00019 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 166 0004 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 160 93018 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 158 00016 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 157 1256 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 155 2503 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 151 248

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 146 850
Basel Land average salary CHF 149 025
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 159 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 146 512
Geneva average salary CHF 164 925
Glarus average salary CHF 170 000
Grisons average salary CHF 136 860
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 140 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 141 337
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 158 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 141 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 160 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 169 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 141 750
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 158 140
Valais average salary CHF 127 659
Zug average salary CHF 168 625
Zurich average salary CHF 156 500
Average salary CHF 151 248