head of finance salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 150 181

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How much does a head of finance earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of finance earns an average gross salary of CHF 150 181 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 372 000, based on 3 470 entries.
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  • 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, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 92 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 119 667
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 118 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 149 976
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 169 870
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 166 179
Men: 55+average salary CHF 163 834
Women: 55+average salary CHF 161 555
Average salary CHF 150 179

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 137 023. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 165 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 564
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 815
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 023
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 420
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 820
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 165 000
Average salary CHF 150 185
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 150 025. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 153 805 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 333
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 153 805
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 025
Average salary CHF 150 164

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 189 525 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 189 525Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 180 0008 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 176 800Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 169 8786 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 168 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 166 0005 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 160 0003 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 158 00017 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 157 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 155 0005 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.

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Throughout Switzerland

head of finance

CHF 150 030

average salary

Salary by canton

head of finance

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 142 695
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 146 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 149 550
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 157 819
Fribourg average salary CHF 143 000
Geneva average salary CHF 156 200
Glarus average salary CHF 173 577
Grisons average salary CHF 136 860
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 140 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 133 209
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 158 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 141 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 154 954
Schwyz average salary CHF 170 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 145 000
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 157 500
Valais average salary CHF 120 000
Zug average salary CHF 168 625
Zurich average salary CHF 156 204
Average salary CHF 150 030