Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
head of hr, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 77 090
Women: 16-25median CHF 77 090
Men: 25-35median CHF 95 970
Women: 25-35median CHF 95 696
Men: 35-45median CHF 116 796
Women: 35-45median CHF 116 250
Men: 45-55median CHF 129 701
Women: 45-55median CHF 127 847
Men: 55+median CHF 130 000
Women: 55+median CHF 130 000
median CHF 116 876
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of hr relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 105 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 127 816 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of hr, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 112 172
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 105 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 106 186
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 125 173
21+ yearsmedian CHF 127 816
median CHF 116 919
+14%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of hr have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 115 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of hr is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 152 600 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of hr, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 152 60066 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 146 30024 jobs
Insurance
CHF 134 83322 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 130 00068 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 130 00026 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 127 033132 jobs
Utilities
CHF 126 75064 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 126 0009 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 124 00029 jobs
Industry various
CHF 120 000147 jobs
Salary by cantons for head of hr
The top two high-paying cantons for head of hr are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
