head of public administration salaries Throughout Switzerland
Annual Gross Salary
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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
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
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 median salary was CHF 120 600. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 160 000 per year.
Salary trend
head of public administration, Throughout Switzerland
Jobs for head of public administration
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
Median salary
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Jobs
- Retail trade / WholesalingCHF 171 0002 jobs
- EducationCHF 148 5003 jobs
- Tourism / Travel / RecreationCHF 143 000Set up Job Alert
- InsuranceCHF 131 550Set up Job Alert
- Service sector in generalCHF 130 0002 jobs
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 120 00025 jobs
- Transport / LogisticsCHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
- Health care / Social servicesCHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 97 100Set up Job Alert
- Industry variousCHF 71 5002 jobs
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.
Throughout Switzerland
head of public administration
CHF 124 050
median salary
Salary by canton
head of public administration