head of system development salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 133 000

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How much does a head of system development earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of system development earns an average gross salary of CHF 133 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 81 900 to CHF 180 698, based on 19 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 system development, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 123 014
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 129 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 140 004
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 133 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 101 389. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 120 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of system development, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 200
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 389
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 133 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 120
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 140 004
Average salary CHF 133 000
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 139 750. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 143 840 per year.

Salary trend

head of system development, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 133 500
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 525
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 840
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 139 750
Average salary CHF 133 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of system development is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 148 752 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

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

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 148 7521 job
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 143 8402 jobs
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 129 6603 jobs
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 129 5001 job
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 125 15023 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 110 00022 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A14 jobs
  8. Consulting various
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  9. Education
    N/A3 jobs
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    N/A21 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of system development

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

CHF 133 000

average salary

Salary by canton

head of system 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 0
Average salary CHF 133 000