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cfo salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 159 000

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How much does a cfo earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time cfo earns an average gross salary of CHF 159 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 66 690 to CHF 350 000, based on 102 entries.
  • Updated 8 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, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 134 659
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 139 317
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 149 512
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 151 892
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 190 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 107 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 162 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 159 000

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 128 630. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 178 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

cfo, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 630
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 660
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 168 787
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 178 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 165 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 161 590
Average salary CHF 159 000
+26%

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 160 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 160 795 per year.

Salary trend

cfo, St. Gallen

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 158 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 795
Average salary CHF 159 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cfo is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 309 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cfo, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 309 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 191 2501 job
  3. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 190 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 175 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 173 6871 job
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 173 0001 job
  8. Utilities
    CHF 171 256Set up Job Alert
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 165 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 163 0001 job

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.

SG

St. Gallen

cfo

CHF 159 000

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