head of hr development salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Average salary based on 96 salary entriesCHF 132 000
Average salary
6% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 63 700
2% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 75 000
3% earn betweenCHF 81 200 and CHF 88 400
7% earn betweenCHF 95 000 and CHF 100 000
20% earn betweenCHF 104 000 and CHF 122 000
18% earn betweenCHF 127 000 and CHF 136 500
average salary CHF 132 000
7% earn betweenCHF 139 000 and CHF 144 690
16% earn betweenCHF 148 000 and CHF 163 800
8% earn betweenCHF 169 000 and CHF 180 000
5% earn betweenCHF 194 250 and CHF 200 000
2% earn betweenCHF 208 000 and CHF 212 750
2% earn betweenCHF 223 000 and CHF 230 000
1% earn betweenCHF 240 000 and CHF 240 000
2% earn betweenCHF 265 000 and CHF 272 500

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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 hr development, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 300
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 112 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 112 250
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 130 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 136 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 135 750
Men: 55+average salary CHF 200 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 230 000
Average salary CHF 132 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 118 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 177 589 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of hr development, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 144
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 177 589
Average salary CHF 132 000
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 141 500. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 150 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of hr development, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 133 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 136
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 500
Average salary CHF 132 000

Jobs for head of hr development

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of hr development is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 223 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of hr development, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 223 0003 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 194 250Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 175 0002 jobs
  4. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 169 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 155 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 153 30011 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 152 25015 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 149 0001 job
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 147 0001 job

Salary by cantons for head of hr development

The top two high-paying cantons for head of hr development 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 hr development

CHF 132 000

average salary

Salary by canton

head of hr development

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
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 144 105
Average salary CHF 132 000