chief hr officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 116 952

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How much does a chief hr officer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chief hr officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 116 952 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 28 000 to CHF 275 000, based on 3 289 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

chief hr officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 77 090
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 77 090
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 95 993
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 95 711
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 116 786
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 116 245
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 129 568
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 127 700
Men: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 117 002

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a chief hr officer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 104 962. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 545 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief hr officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 853
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 962
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 233
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 249
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 128 545
Average salary CHF 116 990
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief hr officer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 115 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

chief hr officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 783
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 116 979

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief hr officer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 154 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief hr officer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 154 00027 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 146 300Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 132 40025 jobs
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 130 00021 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 129 5003 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 126 75012 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 122 850Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 120 68324 jobs

Salary by cantons for chief hr officer

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

chief hr officer

CHF 116 992

average salary

Salary by canton

chief hr officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 116 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 113 195
Basel Land average salary CHF 118 300
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 120 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 108 500
Geneva average salary CHF 123 506
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 106 354
Jura average salary CHF 103 297
Lucerne average salary CHF 111 219
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 116 794
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 113 009
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 104 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 114 889
Schwyz average salary CHF 116 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 102 629
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 117 000
Valais average salary CHF 100 500
Zug average salary CHF 121 425
Zurich average salary CHF 123 136
Average salary CHF 116 992