head of automation salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 112 200

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How much does a head of automation earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of automation earns an average gross salary of CHF 112 200 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 75 075 to CHF 180 000, based on 29 entries.
  • 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 automation, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 92 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 113 950
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 131 250
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 115 300
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 112 200

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 97 812. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 800 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of automation, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 700
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 812
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 131 250
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 140 800
Average salary CHF 112 200
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 112 250. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 127 400 per year.

Salary trend

head of automation, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 250
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 400
Average salary CHF 112 200

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of automation is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 160 650 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of automation, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 160 650Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 146 1252 jobs
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 140 0001 job
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 123 600Set up Job Alert
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 121 550Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 106 2102 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 106 1001 job
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A4 jobs
  9. Consulting various
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  10. Education
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Salary by cantons for head of automation

The top two high-paying cantons for head of automation 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 automation

CHF 112 200

average salary

Salary by canton

head of automation

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Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
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Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
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Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
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Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 112 200