head of finance salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 146 250

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How much does a head of finance earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time head of finance earns an average gross salary of CHF 146 250 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 322 000, based on 272 entries.
  • Updated 17 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 finance, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 10 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 106 896
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 102 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 143 850
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 139 534
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 161 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 153 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 193 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 194 000
Average salary CHF 146 250

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 128 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 170 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of finance, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 147 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 170 000
Average salary CHF 146 250
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 145 950. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 151 570 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, Bern

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 145 950
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 151 570
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 585
Average salary CHF 146 250

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 185 875 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of finance, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 185 8751 job
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 180 0001 job
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 173 5491 job
  4. Industry various
    CHF 164 375Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 164 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 160 0003 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 152 0001 job
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 149 000Set up Job Alert

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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Bern

head of finance

CHF 146 250

average salary

Salary by canton

head of finance

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 143 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 146 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 150 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 159 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 145 000
Geneva average salary CHF 164 325
Glarus average salary CHF 170 000
Grisons average salary CHF 136 860
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 140 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 139 337
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 156 250
Schwyz average salary CHF 164 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 143 375
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 157 500
Valais average salary CHF 123 000
Zug average salary CHF 168 625
Zurich average salary CHF 156 569
Average salary CHF 151 051