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head of department salary in Solothurn

Annual average salary

CHF 124 000

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How much does a head of department earn in Solothurn?

  • In Solothurn, a full-time head of department earns an average gross salary of CHF 124 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 64 800 to CHF 210 000, based on 83 entries.
  • Updated 11 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 department, Solothurn

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 101 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 142 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 142 400
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 141 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 140 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 140 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 140 000
Average salary CHF 124 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 95 875. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 145 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Solothurn

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 875
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 129 063
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 145 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
Average salary CHF 124 000
+46%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 137 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 138 250 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Solothurn

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 875
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 138 250
Average salary CHF 124 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 210 000 annually. Followed by Utilities and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Solothurn

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 210 0007 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 196 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 186 060Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 175 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 158 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 155 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Insurance
    CHF 152 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 150 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 149 750Set up Job Alert
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 146 512Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for head of department

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

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Solothurn

head of department

CHF 124 000

average salary

Salary by canton

head of department

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 126 977
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 133 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 132 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 136 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 137 500
Geneva average salary CHF 152 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 101 400
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 120 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 112 341
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 83 200
Solothurn average salary CHF 124 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 119 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 128 150
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 140 512
Valais average salary CHF 120 000
Zug average salary CHF 152 650
Zurich average salary CHF 142 825
Average salary CHF 131 857