head of department salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 132 000

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How much does a head of department earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of department earns an average gross salary of CHF 132 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 11 816 to CHF 348 800, based on 3 045 entries.
  • Updated 1 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, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 860
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 800
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 99 295
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 99 075
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 132 148
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 131 737
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 149 500
Average salary CHF 131 717

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 155 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 447
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 080
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 144
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 155 000
Average salary CHF 131 724
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 132 761. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 135 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 735
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 761
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 615
Average salary CHF 131 864
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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 185 015 annually. 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

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 185 015Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 173 75013 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 170 00017 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 164 499Set up Job Alert
  5. Insurance
    CHF 160 0009 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 156 00031 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 155 0009 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 150 6001 job
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 148 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 140 0007 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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Throughout Switzerland

head of department

CHF 132 000

average salary

Salary by canton

head of department

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 126 988
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 133 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 132 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 136 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 137 500
Geneva average salary CHF 147 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 96 698
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 112 341
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 87 418
Solothurn average salary CHF 124 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 116 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 128 150
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 132 000