head of trading salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 160 150

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How much does a head of trading earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of trading earns an average gross salary of CHF 160 150 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 000 to CHF 390 000, based on 27 entries.
  • 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 trading, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 138 889
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 216 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 114 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 159 300
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 160 150

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 137 944. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 218 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of trading, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 166 800
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 944
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 139 444
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 138 889
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 218 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 183 000
Average salary CHF 160 150
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 182 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 196 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of trading, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 182 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 150
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 196 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 175 000
Average salary CHF 160 150

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of trading is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 227 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of trading, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 227 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 199 850Set up Job Alert
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 185 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 148 600Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 138 889Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 114 0001 job
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 102 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Consulting various
    N/A1 job
  9. Education
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  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Salary by cantons for head of trading

The top two high-paying cantons for head of trading 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 trading

CHF 160 150

average salary

Salary by canton

head of trading

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 160 150