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, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 66 414
Women: 16-25median CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 99 025
Women: 25-35median CHF 98 826
Men: 35-45median CHF 133 367
Women: 35-45median CHF 132 729
Men: 45-55median CHF 150 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 149 927
Men: 55+median CHF 152 296
Women: 55+median CHF 147 000
median CHF 132 026
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 120 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 153 898 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of department, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 126 861
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 122 418
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 122 066
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 140 795
21+ yearsmedian CHF 153 898
median CHF 132 224
+21%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of department have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 136 500. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 137 241 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of department is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 194 625 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 194 62526 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 178 75043 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 170 00084 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 167 84730 jobs
Insurance
CHF 160 00022 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 155 4003 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 153 00021 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 148 00011 jobs
Industry various
CHF 140 75074 jobs
Utilities
CHF 136 50049 jobs
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.
