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cfo salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 163 800

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How much does a cfo earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time cfo earns an average gross salary of CHF 163 800 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 352 000, based on 161 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

cfo, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 118 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 140 750
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 140 750
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 176 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 160 675
Men: 55+average salary CHF 200 200
Women: 55+average salary CHF 201 400
Average salary CHF 163 800

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 135 733. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 189 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

cfo, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 152 987
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 733
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 170 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 925
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 157 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 189 000
Average salary CHF 163 800
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 164 400. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 176 625 per year.

Salary trend

cfo, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 164 400
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 156 200
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 176 625
Average salary CHF 163 800
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cfo is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 256 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cfo, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 256 0001 job
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 250 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 239 2001 job
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 225 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 201 550Set up Job Alert
  6. Utilities
    CHF 200 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 189 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 182 5002 jobs
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 178 5001 job
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for cfo

The top two high-paying cantons for cfo are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

GE

Geneva

cfo

CHF 163 800

average salary

Salary by canton

cfo

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 143 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 146 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 149 775
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 159 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 145 000
Geneva average salary CHF 163 800
Glarus average salary CHF 170 000
Grisons average salary CHF 136 860
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 140 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 139 337
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 159 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 141 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 156 250
Schwyz average salary CHF 164 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 143 375
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 157 500
Valais average salary CHF 123 000
Zug average salary CHF 167 250
Zurich average salary CHF 156 549
Average salary CHF 151 158