Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
personalleiter, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 77 090
Women: 16-25median CHF 77 090
Men: 25-35median CHF 95 984
Women: 25-35median CHF 95 745
Men: 35-45median CHF 116 794
Women: 35-45median CHF 116 308
Men: 45-55median CHF 129 560
Women: 45-55median CHF 127 619
Men: 55+median CHF 130 000
Women: 55+median CHF 130 000
median CHF 116 959
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a personalleiter relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 105 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 127 893 per year.
Salary by work experience
personalleiter, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 112 191
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 105 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 106 186
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 125 227
21+ yearsmedian CHF 127 893
median CHF 116 947
+14%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for personalleiter have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 115 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 120 058 per year.
The highest paying industry for a personalleiter is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 152 600 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for personalleiter, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 152 60058 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 147 75217 jobs
Insurance
CHF 134 83319 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 130 00061 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 130 00028 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 127 016136 jobs
Utilities
CHF 126 75062 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 126 0007 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 124 00024 jobs
Industry various
CHF 120 000146 jobs
Salary by cantons for personalleiter
The top two high-paying cantons for personalleiter are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
