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head of finance salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 157 500

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How much does a head of finance earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time head of finance earns an average gross salary of CHF 157 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 51 624 to CHF 360 500, based on 195 entries.
  • Updated 6 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 finance, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 113 327
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 108 925
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 147 150
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 168 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 168 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 172 350
Women: 55+average salary CHF 172 350
Average salary CHF 157 500

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of finance relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 126 337. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 172 350 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of finance, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 337
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 129 675
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 172 350
Average salary CHF 157 500
+33%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 153 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 165 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 833
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 153 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 165 000
Average salary CHF 157 500
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of finance 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 head of finance, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 285 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 257 5002 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 243 0001 job
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 220 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Insurance
    CHF 181 0001 job
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 177 530Set up Job Alert
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 177 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 177 0002 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 169 0002 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 168 0001 job

Salary by cantons for head of finance

The top two high-paying cantons for head of finance are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Vaud

head of finance

CHF 157 500

average salary

Salary by canton

head of finance

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 144 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 146 616
Basel Land average salary CHF 149 775
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 159 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 144 000
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 150 644