head of finance salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 151 068

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How much does a head of finance earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of finance earns an average gross salary of CHF 151 068 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 372 000, based on 3 562 entries.
  • Updated 3 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, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 92 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 119 390
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 118 408
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 169 979
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 166 802
Men: 55+average salary CHF 164 840
Women: 55+average salary CHF 162 050
Average salary CHF 151 382

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 137 058. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 165 729 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 683
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 578
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 058
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 426
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 161 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 165 729
Average salary CHF 150 902
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 152 129. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 155 035 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 146 125
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 155 035
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 152 129
Average salary CHF 151 101

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 189 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 189 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 178 7663 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 176 800Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 169 8789 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 168 0001 job
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 167 0004 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 160 3871 job
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 158 00018 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 157 12514 jobs
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 155 0005 jobs

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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Throughout Switzerland

head of finance

CHF 151 051

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