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head of hr salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 122 350

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How much does a head of hr earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time head of hr earns an average gross salary of CHF 122 350 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 36 000 to CHF 273 000, based on 267 entries.
  • Updated 4 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 hr, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 800
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 99 823
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 126 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 126 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 132 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 127 903
Men: 55+average salary CHF 131 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 142 844
Average salary CHF 122 850

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 100 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 146 849 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of hr, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 200
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 800
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 100
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 128
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 146 849
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 122 500
Average salary CHF 122 850
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 123 500. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 125 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of hr, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 119 800
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 500
Average salary CHF 122 850
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of hr is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 191 100 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of hr, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 191 100Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 184 990Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 173 265Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 168 5005 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 157 066Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 142 0001 job
  7. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 141 188Set up Job Alert
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 138 698Set up Job Alert
  9. Industry various
    CHF 135 0003 jobs
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 132 0942 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of hr

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

GE

Geneva

head of hr

CHF 122 850

average salary

Salary by canton

head of hr

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 116 374
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 114 725
Basel Land average salary CHF 122 099
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 120 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 109 200
Geneva average salary CHF 122 850
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 108 487
Jura average salary CHF 104 148
Lucerne average salary CHF 113 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 115 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 110 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 113 664
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 110 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 113 632
Schwyz average salary CHF 116 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 103 350
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 115 800
Valais average salary CHF 100 500
Zug average salary CHF 122 850
Zurich average salary CHF 123 446
Average salary CHF 116 986