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head of hr salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 123 416

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How much does a head of hr earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time head of hr earns an average gross salary of CHF 123 416 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 44 000 to CHF 285 000, based on 667 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 hr, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 88 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 800
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 96 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 96 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 125 290
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 125 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 144 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 143 225
Men: 55+average salary CHF 134 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 123 416

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of hr relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 100 636. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 148 200 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of hr, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 636
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 148 200
Average salary CHF 123 416
+40%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 125 790. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 127 399 per year.

Salary trend

head of hr, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 113 715
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 399
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 790
Average salary CHF 123 416
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of hr is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 197 496 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of hr, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 197 4968 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 191 0003 jobs
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 164 0233 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 157 50016 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 149 802Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 145 30015 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 140 0003 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 136 5001 job
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 135 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 134 50018 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of hr

The top two high-paying cantons for head of hr are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

head of hr

CHF 123 446

average salary

Salary by canton

head of hr

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 116 374
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 114 725
Basel Land average salary CHF 122 099
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 120 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 109 200
Geneva average salary CHF 122 850
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 108 487
Jura average salary CHF 104 148
Lucerne average salary CHF 113 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 115 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 110 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 113 664
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 110 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 113 632
Schwyz average salary CHF 116 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 103 350
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 115 800
Valais average salary CHF 100 500
Zug average salary CHF 122 850
Zurich average salary CHF 123 446
Average salary CHF 116 986