head of production salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 97 469

54k

167k

How much does a head of production earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of production earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 469 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 000 to CHF 200 000, based on 2 449 entries.
  • Recently updated
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

Support pay transparency, add your salary anonymously.

Add your salary anonymously and get our

Add your salary anonymously and get our free eBook "The Art of Salary Negotiation"

Get free access to salary data and help make salary more transparent and fair

Add salary

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 production, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 996
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 84 750
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 84 996
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 84 989
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 101 012
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 101 235
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 107 486
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 107 296
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 97 486

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 91 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 107 053 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of production, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 967
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 053
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 100 350
Average salary CHF 97 445
+9%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 100 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 102 560 per year.

Salary trend

head of production, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 500
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 259
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 560
Average salary CHF 97 458

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of production is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of production, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

/

Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 130 00012 jobs
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 110 005Set up Job Alert
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 105 768Set up Job Alert
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 105 0001 job
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 104 4508 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 101 0804 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 100 500Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 100 00019 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of production

The top two high-paying cantons for head of production are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

head of production

CHF 97 433

average salary

Salary by canton

head of production

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 100 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 70 000
Bern average salary CHF 100 065
Basel Land average salary CHF 106 373
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 119 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 99 143
Geneva average salary CHF 89 000
Glarus average salary CHF 94 500
Grisons average salary CHF 88 400
Jura average salary CHF 97 987
Lucerne average salary CHF 97 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 104 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 101 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 93 600
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 115 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 100 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 100 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 91 318
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 85 000
Vaud average salary CHF 98 100
Valais average salary CHF 93 767
Zug average salary CHF 101 581
Zurich average salary CHF 102 387
Average salary CHF 97 433