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head of department salaries Aargau

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 147 salary entriesCHF 130 000
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 20 108 and CHF 20 108
5% earn betweenCHF 54 000 and CHF 72 800
9% earn betweenCHF 80 587 and CHF 91 400
11% earn betweenCHF 93 600 and CHF 104 000
14% earn betweenCHF 106 300 and CHF 115 000
21% earn betweenCHF 117 000 and CHF 135 000
median CHF 130 000
14% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 150 000
7% earn betweenCHF 156 000 and CHF 171 054
6% earn betweenCHF 175 000 and CHF 187 000
5% earn betweenCHF 190 000 and CHF 205 000
3% earn betweenCHF 215 000 and CHF 229 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 240 000 and CHF 240 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 270 000 and CHF 270 000
2% earn betweenCHF 290 000 and CHF 300 000
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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, Aargau

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 107 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 104 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 130 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 130 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 140 900
Women: 45-55median CHF 140 000
Men: 55+median CHF 142 725
Women: 55+median CHF 130 000
median CHF 130 000

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 110 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 148 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Aargau

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 110 801
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 110 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 120 900
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 132 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 133 800
21+ yearsmedian CHF 148 000
median CHF 130 000
+34%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 126 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Aargau

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 125 250
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 126 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
median CHF 130 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 292 250 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Aargau

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 292 250Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 183 0922 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 180 0001 job
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 164 0003 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 157 5001 job
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 140 00023 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 140 0002 jobs
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 139 0006 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 135 00046 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 133 5007 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of department

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

AG

Aargau

head of department

CHF 130 737

median salary

Salary by canton

head of department

median
Aargaumedian CHF 130 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 130 500
Basel Landmedian CHF 135 360
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 136 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 113 727
Genevamedian CHF 168 500
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 90 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 121 720
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 108 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 80 000
Solothurnmedian CHF 119 625
Schwyzmedian CHF 119 900
Thurgaumedian CHF 130 000
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 140 000
Valaismedian CHF 125 000
Zugmedian CHF 160 000
Zurichmedian CHF 143 000
median CHF 130 737