head of public administration salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 124 050

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How much does a head of public administration earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of public administration earns an average gross salary of CHF 124 050 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 43 000 to CHF 202 800, based on 50 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 public administration, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 104 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 113 100
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 99 396
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 141 400
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 186 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 139 250
Women: 55+average salary CHF 148 500
Average salary CHF 124 050

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 92 050. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 151 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of public administration, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 050
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 113 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 139 300
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 151 000
Average salary CHF 124 050
+64%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 120 600. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 160 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of public administration, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 600
Average salary CHF 124 050

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of public administration is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 171 000 annually. Followed by Education and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of public administration, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 171 0002 jobs
  2. Education
    CHF 148 5001 job
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 143 0001 job
  4. Insurance
    CHF 131 550Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 120 00026 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 97 100Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 71 5001 job

Salary by cantons for head of public administration

The top two high-paying cantons for head of public administration 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 public administration

CHF 124 050

average salary

Salary by canton

head of public administration

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 0
Average salary CHF 124 050