head of finance salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Average salary based on 3378 salary entriesCHF 150 197
Average salary
< 1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 34 125
1% earn betweenCHF 34 125 and CHF 63 000
6% earn betweenCHF 64 000 and CHF 94 125
13% earn betweenCHF 94 125 and CHF 116 013
21% earn betweenCHF 116 013 and CHF 142 000
23% earn betweenCHF 142 000 and CHF 173 061
average salary CHF 150 197
12% earn betweenCHF 173 061 and CHF 196 000
7% earn betweenCHF 196 744 and CHF 212 550
5% earn betweenCHF 212 950 and CHF 233 181
4% earn betweenCHF 233 181 and CHF 255 000
2% earn betweenCHF 255 000 and CHF 272 000
3% earn betweenCHF 274 000 and CHF 305 000
2% earn betweenCHF 308 000 and CHF 340 000
1% earn betweenCHF 340 000 and CHF 372 000
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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 95 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 92 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 119 725
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 118 865
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 149 902
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 169 991
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 167 513
Men: 55+average salary CHF 164 320
Women: 55+average salary CHF 162 050
Average salary CHF 150 184

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 137 833. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 165 187 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 870
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 138 338
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 833
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 266
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 054
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 165 187
Average salary CHF 150 206
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 150 150. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 153 843 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 200
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 153 843
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 150
Average salary CHF 150 197

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 192 525 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 192 525Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 180 0006 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 176 8002 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 169 3004 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 168 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 167 9145 jobs
  7. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 162 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 160 0002 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 158 33016 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 155 25021 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

head of finance

CHF 150 133

average salary

Salary by canton

head of finance

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 142 390
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 146 850
Basel Land average salary CHF 149 775
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 157 819
Fribourg average salary CHF 147 500
Geneva average salary CHF 156 200
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 136 860
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 140 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 133 209
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 173 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 145 050
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 157 500
Valais average salary CHF 119 803
Zug average salary CHF 168 062
Zurich average salary CHF 156 062
Average salary CHF 150 133