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head of department salary in Schwyz

Annual average salary

CHF 123 500

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How much does a head of department earn in Schwyz?

  • In Schwyz, a full-time head of department earns an average gross salary of CHF 123 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 68 562 to CHF 288 000, based on 31 entries.
  • 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, Schwyz

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 129 750
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 129 750
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 119 750
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 116 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 123 500

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 100 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 206 817 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Schwyz

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 163 143
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 206 817
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 129 750
Average salary CHF 123 500
+17%

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 123 500. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 143 415 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Schwyz

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 415
Average salary CHF 123 500
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 250 000 annually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Schwyz

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 250 0002 jobs
  2. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 209 5004 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 185 6503 jobs
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 180 0006 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 163 1434 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 123 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 117 5003 jobs
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 116 00047 jobs
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 110 5005 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 100 00015 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.

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Schwyz

head of department

CHF 123 500

average salary

Salary by canton

head of department

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 126 977
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 156 659
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 123 500
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 143 000
Average salary CHF 132 090