head of department salaries Throughout Switzerland
Annual Gross Salary
This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.
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, Throughout Switzerland
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 120 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 156 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of department, Throughout Switzerland
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of department have changed over time.
In 2013-2015, the annual median salary was CHF 133 000. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 134 063 per year.
Salary trend
head of department, Throughout Switzerland
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Published: 28 March 2024
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a head of department is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 190 000 anually. Followed by Medical Technology and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsCHF 190 00078 jobs
- Medical TechnologyCHF 175 50040 jobs
- Banking / Financial institutionsCHF 166 000174 jobs
- Information technology / TelecomCHF 160 582201 jobs
- InsuranceCHF 160 00046 jobs
- Consulting variousCHF 150 00031 jobs
- Legal / Business adviceCHF 148 00015 jobs
- Consumer / Luxury goods industryCHF 143 40234 jobs
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 140 000147 jobs
- Industry variousCHF 140 000158 jobs
Salary by cantons for head of department
The top two high-paying cantons for head of department are Zug and Appenzell AR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Throughout Switzerland
head of department
CHF 130 073
median salary
Salary by canton
head of department