head of finance salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 150 135

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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 150 135 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 372 000, based on 3 402 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 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 119 380
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 118 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 149 892
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 169 990
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 167 223
Men: 55+average salary CHF 164 320
Women: 55+average salary CHF 162 050
Average salary CHF 150 180

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 137 312. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 165 375 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 874
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 950
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 312
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 420
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 159 987
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 165 375
Average salary CHF 150 123
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 150 173. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 153 805 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 333
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 153 805
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 173
Average salary CHF 150 161

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 195 000 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 195 00022 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 180 00033 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 176 80015 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 169 3006 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 168 00024 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 167 9146 jobs
  7. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 162 00016 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 160 00034 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 158 00021 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 155 2507 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

head of finance

CHF 150 179

average salary

Salary by canton

head of finance

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 141 695
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 146 850
Basel Land average salary CHF 150 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 157 819
Fribourg average salary CHF 146 512
Geneva average salary CHF 156 200
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 136 860
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 140 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 133 209
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 156 250
Schwyz average salary CHF 170 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 145 000
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 157 500
Valais average salary CHF 119 803
Zug average salary CHF 168 062
Zurich average salary CHF 156 000
Average salary CHF 150 179