Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
finanzchef, Zurich
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 129 700
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 130 960
Women: 25-35median CHF 131 493
Men: 35-45median CHF 156 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 154 838
Men: 45-55median CHF 170 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 165 000
Men: 55+median CHF 165 000
Women: 55+median CHF 150 000
median CHF 156 055
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a finanzchef relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 136 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 170 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
finanzchef, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 140 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 136 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 145 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 146 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 170 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 165 000
median CHF 156 000
+17%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for finanzchef have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 155 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 166 900 per year.
The highest paying industry for a finanzchef is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 205 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for finanzchef, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 205 0001 job
Insurance
CHF 199 0003 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 178 0006 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 175 0001 job
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 170 2002 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 165 0756 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 165 0005 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 165 0008 jobs
Industry various
CHF 163 85110 jobs
Salary by cantons for finanzchef
The top two high-paying cantons for finanzchef are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
