head of finance salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 156 200

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How much does a head of finance earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time head of finance earns an average gross salary of CHF 156 200 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 352 000, based on 145 entries.
  • Updated 11 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 finance, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 118 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 141 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 141 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 149 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 146 512
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 174 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 156 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 199 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 201 400
Average salary CHF 156 200

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of finance 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

head of finance, 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 140 175
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 156 100
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 189 000
Average salary CHF 156 200
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 163 800. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 172 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 163 800
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 172 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 156 500
Average salary CHF 156 200

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 352 000 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 head of finance, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 352 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 5503 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 189 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 189 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 185 00010 jobs
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 170 0001 job
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 159 7003 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of finance

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

GE

Geneva

head of finance

CHF 156 200

average salary

Salary by canton

head of finance

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 141 695
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 146 850
Basel Land average salary CHF 150 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 157 819
Fribourg average salary CHF 146 512
Geneva average salary CHF 156 200
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 136 860
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 140 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 133 209
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 158 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 141 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 156 250
Schwyz average salary CHF 170 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 145 000
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 157 500
Valais average salary CHF 119 803
Zug average salary CHF 168 062
Zurich average salary CHF 156 109
Average salary CHF 150 246