personalleiter salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 116 990

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How much does a personalleiter earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time personalleiter earns an average gross salary of CHF 116 990 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 28 000 to CHF 273 488, based on 3 430 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • 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

personalleiter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 75 075
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 75 075
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 95 947
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 95 583
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 116 442
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 116 005
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 129 667
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 127 919
Men: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 116 938

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 104 820. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 465 per year.

Salary by work experience

personalleiter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 559
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 820
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 450
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 832
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 128 465
Average salary CHF 116 987
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for personalleiter have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 117 028. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

personalleiter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 292
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 028
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 116 987

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a personalleiter is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 153 300 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

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 153 30045 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 144 90012 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 132 7839 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 130 00036 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 130 0004 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 128 0001 job
  7. Utilities
    CHF 127 00034 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 126 00089 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 122 85013 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 120 250105 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

personalleiter

CHF 116 992

average salary

Salary by canton

personalleiter

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 116 374
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 114 587
Basel Land average salary CHF 121 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 120 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 109 100
Geneva average salary CHF 122 925
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 108 487
Jura average salary CHF 103 297
Lucerne average salary CHF 113 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 115 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 110 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 113 009
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 104 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 114 260
Schwyz average salary CHF 116 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 102 629
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 117 000
Valais average salary CHF 100 500
Zug average salary CHF 121 425
Zurich average salary CHF 123 331
Average salary CHF 116 992