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chief hr officer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 123 458

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How much does a chief hr officer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time chief hr officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 123 458 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 44 000 to CHF 285 000, based on 657 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

chief hr officer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 88 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 79 300
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 96 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 96 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 125 580
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 124 667
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 144 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 143 225
Men: 55+average salary CHF 133 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 123 416

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a chief hr officer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 100 636. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 146 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief hr officer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 636
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 146 250
Average salary CHF 123 416
+35%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief hr officer have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 125 790. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 127 399 per year.

Salary trend

chief hr officer, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 113 715
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 399
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 790
Average salary CHF 123 416
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief hr officer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 199 992 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief hr officer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 199 9925 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 191 0002 jobs
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 164 023Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 157 5004 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 149 802Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 145 30016 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 140 0007 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 137 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 136 500Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 132 00515 jobs

Salary by cantons for chief hr officer

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

ZH

Zurich

chief hr officer

CHF 123 415

average salary

Salary by canton

chief hr officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 116 374
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 114 800
Basel Land average salary CHF 121 250
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 120 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 109 200
Geneva average salary CHF 122 850
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 108 487
Jura average salary CHF 103 297
Lucerne average salary CHF 113 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 115 250
Nidwalden average salary CHF 110 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 113 009
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 110 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 114 260
Schwyz average salary CHF 116 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 102 700
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 115 600
Valais average salary CHF 100 500
Zug average salary CHF 122 850
Zurich average salary CHF 123 415
Average salary CHF 116 931