head of finance salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 158 000

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How much does a head of finance earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time head of finance earns an average gross salary of CHF 158 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 66 690 to CHF 350 000, based on 101 entries.
  • Updated 12 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, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 134 659
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 139 317
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 149 512
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 151 892
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 190 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 107 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 162 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 158 000

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 128 630. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 178 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of finance, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 630
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 660
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 168 787
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 178 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 163 750
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 161 590
Average salary CHF 158 000
+26%

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 160 000. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 160 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, St. Gallen

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 158 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 158 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 309 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of finance, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 309 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 191 250Set up Job Alert
  3. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 190 0002 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 175 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 173 687Set up Job Alert
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 173 0001 job
  8. Utilities
    CHF 171 256Set up Job Alert
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 165 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 161 590Set up Job Alert

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.

SG

St. Gallen

head of finance

CHF 158 000

average salary

Salary by canton

head of finance

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 143 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 146 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 150 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 159 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 145 000
Geneva average salary CHF 164 325
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 139 337
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 156 250
Schwyz average salary CHF 164 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 143 375
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 157 500
Valais average salary CHF 123 000
Zug average salary CHF 168 625
Zurich average salary CHF 156 569
Average salary CHF 151 051