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
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 154 600
Men: 45-55median CHF 170 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 165 500
Men: 55+median CHF 165 000
Women: 55+median CHF 150 000
median CHF 156 000
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
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 head of finance have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 154 800. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 166 900 per year.
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
Median salary
/
Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 205 0003 jobs
Insurance
CHF 199 00011 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 178 00019 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 177 5002 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 170 2007 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 165 0759 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 165 0004 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 165 0009 jobs
Industry various
CHF 163 85114 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.
