Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
finance director, Vaud
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 113 327
Women: 25-35median CHF 108 925
Men: 35-45median CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 150 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 168 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 166 000
Men: 55+median CHF 167 250
Women: 55+median CHF 167 250
median CHF 154 940
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a finance director relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 122 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 168 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
finance director, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 122 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 126 337
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 129 675
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 143 575
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 160 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 168 000
median CHF 154 940
+37%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for finance director have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 150 416. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 161 243 per year.
The highest paying industry for a finance director is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 285 000 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 finance director, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 285 0001 job
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 257 500Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 243 0002 jobs
Insurance
CHF 181 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 177 5001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 172 916Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 172 7651 job
Service sector in general
CHF 168 0001 job
Legal / Business advice
CHF 168 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 165 5003 jobs
Salary by cantons for finance director
The top two high-paying cantons for finance director are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
