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head of department salary in Solothurn

Annual average salary

CHF 125 925

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How much does a head of department earn in Solothurn?

  • In Solothurn, a full-time head of department earns an average gross salary of CHF 125 925 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 64 800 to CHF 210 000, based on 74 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

head of department, Solothurn

Average salary125k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 102 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 144 900
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 144 900
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 146 250
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 143 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 140 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 140 000
Average salary CHF 125 925

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 95 875. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 145 756 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Solothurn

Average salary125k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 875
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 200
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 145 756
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
Average salary CHF 125 925
+46%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 115 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 144 800 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Solothurn

Average salary125k
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 800
Average salary CHF 125 925

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 210 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Solothurn

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 210 0006 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 196 0008 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 186 0604 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 175 0002 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 152 5001 job
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 150 5005 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 150 00013 jobs
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 146 5125 jobs
  9. Education
    CHF 144 8004 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 144 0004 jobs

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.

SO

Solothurn

head of department

CHF 125 925

average salary

Salary by canton

head of department

Average salary132k
Aargau average salary CHF 130 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 132 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 132 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 136 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 127 227
Geneva average salary CHF 160 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 96 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 121 440
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 110 441
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 83 200
Solothurn average salary CHF 125 925
Schwyz average salary CHF 123 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 130 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 142 512
Valais average salary CHF 122 160
Zug average salary CHF 170 000
Zurich average salary CHF 143 000
Average salary CHF 132 593