head of finance salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 151 341

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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 151 341 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 372 000, based on 3 661 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 117 908
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 117 472
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 169 922
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 166 802
Men: 55+average salary CHF 165 525
Women: 55+average salary CHF 162 050
Average salary CHF 151 200

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 136 951. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 166 531 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 564
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 266
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 951
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 240
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 618
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 166 531
Average salary CHF 151 486
+16%

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 152 145. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 154 965 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 154 965
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 152 145
Average salary CHF 151 274
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 188 178 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 188 178Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 177 7669 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 177 4001 job
  4. Insurance
    CHF 175 0006 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 168 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 166 0003 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 160 5161 job
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 158 0009 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 157 1257 jobs
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 155 0002 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 150 980

average salary

Salary by canton

head of finance

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 145 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 146 850
Basel Land average salary CHF 149 025
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 159 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 145 000
Geneva average salary CHF 164 925
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 141 337
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 160 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 169 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 141 750
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 159 292
Valais average salary CHF 126 000
Zug average salary CHF 168 625
Zurich average salary CHF 156 544
Average salary CHF 150 980