head of sales salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 130 000

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How much does a head of sales earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of sales earns an average gross salary of CHF 130 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 301 200, based on 4 416 entries.
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  • 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 sales, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 092
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 101 509
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 130 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 145 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 143 056
Men: 55+average salary CHF 144 375
Women: 55+average salary CHF 144 000
Average salary CHF 130 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 120 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 755 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of sales, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 266
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 450
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 140 755
Average salary CHF 130 000
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 130 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 136 070 per year.

Salary trend

head of sales, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 060
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 070
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 130 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of sales is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 165 000 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 sales, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 165 0003 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 158 25017 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 150 500144 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 150 00025 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 150 0001 job
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 150 00016 jobs
  7. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 150 0001 job
  8. Industry various
    CHF 142 24039 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 140 00029 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 138 0005 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of sales

The top two high-paying cantons for head of sales 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 sales

CHF 130 000

average salary

Salary by canton

head of sales

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 130 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 127 500
Berne average salary CHF 120 300
Basel Land average salary CHF 135 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 125 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 000
Geneva average salary CHF 110 000
Glarus average salary CHF 140 000
Grisons average salary CHF 120 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 120 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 111 700
Nidwalden average salary CHF 104 020
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 128 575
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 140 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 130 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 133 336
Thurgau average salary CHF 130 000
Ticino average salary CHF 155 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 130 667
Valais average salary CHF 89 000
Zug average salary CHF 150 000
Zurich average salary CHF 140 000
Average salary CHF 130 000