head of finance salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 156 342

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How much does a head of finance earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time head of finance earns an average gross salary of CHF 156 342 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 000 to CHF 364 500, based on 736 entries.
  • Updated 10 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, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 115 800
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 130 640
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 130 960
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 156 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 154 844
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 170 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 166 067
Men: 55+average salary CHF 164 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 156 256

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 136 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 171 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of finance, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 142 594
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 149 110
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 171 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 165 000
Average salary CHF 156 342
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 156 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 166 900 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 155 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 166 900
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 156 000
Average salary CHF 156 219

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 202 500 annually. Followed by Insurance and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of finance, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 202 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 199 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 178 0001 job
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 170 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 165 00010 jobs
  7. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 165 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 164 4511 job
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 164 1512 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 163 800Set 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.

ZH

Zurich

head of finance

CHF 156 208

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 146 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 149 775
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 159 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 144 000
Geneva average salary CHF 156 975
Glarus average salary CHF 173 577
Grisons average salary CHF 136 860
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 140 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 139 000
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 168 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 145 000
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 157 500
Valais average salary CHF 120 000
Zug average salary CHF 168 062
Zurich average salary CHF 156 208
Average salary CHF 150 260