head of sales salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 140 000

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How much does a head of sales earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time head of sales earns an average gross salary of CHF 140 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 301 200, based on 1 058 entries.
  • Updated 9 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 sales, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 69 450
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 200
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 113 250
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 110 565
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 143 955
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 140 180
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 151 241
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 140 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 120 050. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of sales, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 050
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 859
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 488
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 100
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 140 000
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 140 000. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 141 541 per year.

Salary trend

head of sales, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 134 750
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 541
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
Average salary CHF 140 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of sales is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 180 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of sales, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 180 0008 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 180 00026 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 165 00015 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 156 6571 job
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 151 0001 job
  6. Industry various
    CHF 150 00011 jobs
  7. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 150 0002 jobs
  8. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 140 0005 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of sales

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

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Zurich

head of sales

CHF 140 000

average salary

Salary by canton

head of sales

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 130 450
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 127 500
Berne average salary CHF 121 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 133 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 125 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 000
Geneva average salary CHF 110 000
Glarus average salary CHF 140 000
Grisons average salary CHF 118 500
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 120 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 115 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 104 020
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 128 575
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 140 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 130 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 134 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 130 000
Ticino average salary CHF 155 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 130 667
Valais average salary CHF 89 295
Zug average salary CHF 150 000
Zurich average salary CHF 140 000
Average salary CHF 130 000