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head of department salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 133 000

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How much does a head of department earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time head of department earns an average gross salary of CHF 133 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 38 220 to CHF 270 000, based on 303 entries.
  • Updated 6 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 department, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 220
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 800
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 97 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 96 250
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 135 138
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 134 385
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 151 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 148 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 133 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 104 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 158 604 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 575
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 350
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 200
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 158 604
Average salary CHF 133 000
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 126 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 142 500 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Bern

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 124 100
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 142 500
Average salary CHF 133 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 296 500 annually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 296 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 220 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 185 0001 job
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 180 0001 job
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 168 5004 jobs
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 166 125Set up Job Alert
  8. Utilities
    CHF 161 030Set up Job Alert
  9. Industry various
    CHF 157 450Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 151 10469 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of department

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

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Bern

head of department

CHF 133 000

average salary

Salary by canton

head of department

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 126 501
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 133 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 131 356
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 136 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 137 500
Geneva average salary CHF 156 659
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 101 400
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 120 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 111 682
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 83 200
Solothurn average salary CHF 125 925
Schwyz average salary CHF 123 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 129 075
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 142 512
Valais average salary CHF 120 000
Zug average salary CHF 157 300
Zurich average salary CHF 143 000
Average salary CHF 132 093