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head of finance salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 156 384

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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 156 384 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 000 to CHF 364 500, based on 763 entries.
  • Updated 1 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 130 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 130 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 156 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 154 800
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 170 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 166 133
Men: 55+average salary CHF 165 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 151 600
Average salary CHF 156 451

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 135 000. 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 135 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 142 188
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 147 555
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 170 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 165 000
Average salary CHF 156 451
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 156 168. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 160 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 155 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 156 168
Average salary CHF 156 431
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 199 500 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals 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. Insurance
    CHF 199 5002 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 197 5001 job
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 175 50013 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 172 95717 jobs
  5. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 165 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 165 0002 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 164 1516 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 163 9026 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 163 8005 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 156 383

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 146 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 149 550
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 159 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 145 000
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 139 675
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 158 125
Schwyz average salary CHF 169 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 141 750
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 159 292
Valais average salary CHF 126 000
Zug average salary CHF 168 062
Zurich average salary CHF 156 383
Average salary CHF 150 717