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
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 62 400
Women: 16-25median CHF 60 450
Men: 25-35median CHF 112 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 109 600
Men: 35-45median CHF 145 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 142 297
Men: 45-55median CHF 150 667
Women: 45-55median CHF 150 000
Men: 55+median CHF 146 275
Women: 55+median CHF 146 275
median 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 126 000. 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
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 126 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 128 911
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 132 050
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 150 000
median CHF 140 000
+19%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of sales have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 140 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 144 675 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of sales is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 190 000 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
Median salary
/
Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 190 0005 jobs
Insurance
CHF 180 00037 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 167 00014 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 156 6574 jobs
Industry various
CHF 153 2508 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 151 0001 job
Legal / Business advice
CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 140 0008 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 135 7504 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.
