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head of department salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 150 000

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How much does a head of department earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time head of department earns an average gross salary of CHF 150 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 388 750, based on 98 entries.
  • Updated 5 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

head of department, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 73 756
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 111 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 111 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 124 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 130 100
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 197 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 190 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 179 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 177 000
Average salary CHF 150 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 104 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 190 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 121 275
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 375
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 170 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 190 000
Average salary CHF 150 000
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 156 659. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 160 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 151 250
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 156 659
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 150 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 250 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 250 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 225 250Set up Job Alert
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 205 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 184 5003 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 173 5007 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 150 700Set up Job Alert
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 149 329Set up Job Alert
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 132 3001 job
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for head of department

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

GE

Geneva

head of department

CHF 150 000

average salary

Salary by canton

head of department

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 126 988
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 133 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 132 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 136 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 137 500
Geneva average salary CHF 150 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 101 400
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 120 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 112 341
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 83 200
Solothurn average salary CHF 124 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 119 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 128 150
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 140 512
Valais average salary CHF 120 000
Zug average salary CHF 152 650
Zurich average salary CHF 142 775
Average salary CHF 132 045