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head of department salaries Thurgau

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 40 salary entriesCHF 129 075
median
5% earn betweenCHF 63 000 and CHF 64 400
5% earn betweenCHF 73 244 and CHF 74 000
5% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 83 050
5% earn betweenCHF 87 500 and CHF 90 000
15% earn betweenCHF 99 900 and CHF 106 287
5% earn betweenCHF 110 000 and CHF 112 683
18% earn betweenCHF 122 350 and CHF 131 500
median CHF 129 075
15% earn betweenCHF 142 000 and CHF 145 000
3% earn betweenCHF 150 000 and CHF 150 000
3% earn betweenCHF 159 000 and CHF 159 000
8% earn betweenCHF 169 500 and CHF 172 000
5% earn betweenCHF 176 800 and CHF 182 000
5% earn betweenCHF 189 000 and CHF 189 000
5% earn betweenCHF 215 000 and CHF 220 000
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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, Thurgau

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 87 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 78 147
Men: 35-45median CHF 142 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 123 675
Men: 45-55median CHF 142 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 100 650
Men: 55+median CHF 128 150
Women: 55+median CHF 114 775
median CHF 129 075

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 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 170 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Thurgau

median
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 126 175
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 105 143
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 170 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 126 575
21+ yearsmedian CHF 136 750
median CHF 129 075
+8%

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 median salary was CHF 126 575. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 136 500 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Thurgau

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 126 575
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 122 350
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 136 500
median CHF 129 075

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Commercial operation / Skilled crafts, with an average salary of CHF 176 800 annually. Followed by Utilities and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Thurgau

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 176 8001 job
  2. Utilities
    CHF 159 0004 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 150 0001 job
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 145 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 143 0002 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 142 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 122 3504 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.

TG

Thurgau

head of department

CHF 132 224

median salary

Salary by canton

head of department

median
Aargau median CHF 130 000
Appenzell IR median CHF 0
Appenzell AR median CHF 0
Berne median CHF 130 000
Basel Land median CHF 135 912
Basel-Stadt median CHF 136 000
Fribourg median CHF 127 227
Geneva median CHF 167 000
Glarus median CHF 0
Grisons median CHF 94 500
Jura median CHF 0
Lucerne median CHF 121 720
Neuchâtel median CHF 0
Nidwalden median CHF 0
Obwalden median CHF 0
St. Gallen median CHF 108 000
Schaffhausen median CHF 80 000
Solothurn median CHF 122 500
Schwyz median CHF 116 000
Thurgau median CHF 129 075
Ticino median CHF 0
Uri median CHF 0
Vaud median CHF 144 900
Valais median CHF 122 160
Zug median CHF 160 000
Zurich median CHF 143 000
median CHF 132 224