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head of department salary in Zug

Annual average salary

CHF 152 650

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How much does a head of department earn in Zug?

  • In Zug, a full-time head of department earns an average gross salary of CHF 152 650 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 61 100 to CHF 415 000, based on 70 entries.
  • Updated 7 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, Zug

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 114 698
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 107 198
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 146 800
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 145 202
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 185 008
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 185 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 233 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 63 000
Average salary CHF 152 650

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 120 120. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 233 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Zug

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 120
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 139 650
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 790
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 131 111
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 185 015
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 233 400
Average salary CHF 152 650
+94%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 154 000. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 210 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Zug

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 154 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 210 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 120
Average salary CHF 152 650
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 270 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Zug

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 270 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 260 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 260 0007 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 247 5003 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 235 0003 jobs
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 229 5005 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 223 0004 jobs
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 189 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 144 8041 job
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 144 7802 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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Zug

head of department

CHF 152 650

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