head of finance salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 156 037

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How much does a head of finance earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time head of finance earns an average gross salary of CHF 156 037 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 000 to CHF 364 500, based on 710 entries.
  • Updated 2 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, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 115 800
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 130 320
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 130 640
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 156 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 154 919
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 170 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 165 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 165 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 156 171

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

Salary by work experience

head of finance, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 149 555
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 170 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 165 000
Average salary CHF 156 128
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 155 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 166 900 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 154 775
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 166 900
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 155 000
Average salary CHF 156 037

Highest-Paying industries

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

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 205 0001 job
  2. Insurance
    CHF 199 0005 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 178 00014 jobs
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 169 4001 job
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 168 00014 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 165 0756 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 165 0004 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 165 00010 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 164 4518 jobs

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.

ZH

Zurich

head of finance

CHF 156 109

average salary

Salary by canton

head of finance

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 141 695
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 146 850
Basel Land average salary CHF 150 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 157 819
Fribourg average salary CHF 146 512
Geneva average salary CHF 156 200
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 136 860
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 140 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 133 209
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 158 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 141 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 156 250
Schwyz average salary CHF 170 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 145 000
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 157 500
Valais average salary CHF 119 803
Zug average salary CHF 168 062
Zurich average salary CHF 156 109
Average salary CHF 150 246