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head of finance salaries Geneva

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 140 salary entriesCHF 156 350
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 10 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 40 000
2% earn betweenCHF 66 000 and CHF 71 500
4% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 96 800
14% earn betweenCHF 104 000 and CHF 125 000
30% earn betweenCHF 128 000 and CHF 156 975
median CHF 156 350
14% earn betweenCHF 163 800 and CHF 180 000
17% earn betweenCHF 185 000 and CHF 211 100
4% earn betweenCHF 220 000 and CHF 225 000
4% earn betweenCHF 239 200 and CHF 250 000
3% earn betweenCHF 257 000 and CHF 265 000
4% earn betweenCHF 280 000 and CHF 291 467
1% earn betweenCHF 320 000 and CHF 326 400
< 1% earn betweenCHF 352 000 and CHF 352 000
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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, Geneva

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 118 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 140 750
Women: 25-35median CHF 140 750
Men: 35-45median CHF 149 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 146 336
Men: 45-55median CHF 174 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 156 500
Men: 55+median CHF 199 000
Women: 55+median CHF 201 400
median CHF 156 350

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 135 733. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 189 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of finance, Geneva

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 149 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 135 733
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 170 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 136 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 156 100
21+ yearsmedian CHF 189 000
median CHF 156 350
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 163 800. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 172 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, Geneva

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 163 800
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 172 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 160 675
median CHF 156 500

Jobs for head of finance

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 352 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of finance, Geneva

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 352 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 250 0005 jobs
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 239 200Set up Job Alert
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 225 0001 job
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 201 550Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 189 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 189 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 175 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 170 0001 job
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 163 8004 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.

GE

Geneva

head of finance

CHF 150 111

median salary

Salary by canton

head of finance

median
Aargau median CHF 143 000
Appenzell IR median CHF 0
Appenzell AR median CHF 0
Bern median CHF 147 233
Basel Land median CHF 146 748
Basel-Stadt median CHF 156 075
Fribourg median CHF 147 500
Geneva median CHF 156 350
Glarus median CHF 0
Grisons median CHF 136 763
Jura median CHF 0
Lucerne median CHF 140 000
Neuchâtel median CHF 127 837
Nidwalden median CHF 0
Obwalden median CHF 0
St. Gallen median CHF 158 000
Schaffhausen median CHF 132 000
Solothurn median CHF 154 954
Schwyz median CHF 173 000
Thurgau median CHF 145 050
Ticino median CHF 171 816
Uri median CHF 0
Vaud median CHF 157 500
Valais median CHF 119 600
Zug median CHF 167 500
Zurich median CHF 156 000
median CHF 150 111