Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
finance director, Berne
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 104 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 102 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 141 925
Women: 35-45median CHF 139 534
Men: 45-55median CHF 162 900
Women: 45-55median CHF 153 140
Men: 55+median CHF 194 000
Women: 55+median CHF 195 000
median CHF 146 733
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a finance director relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 128 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 168 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
finance director, Berne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 148 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 128 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 168 000
median CHF 146 733
+20%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for finance director have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 143 850. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 151 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a finance director is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 185 875 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for finance director, Berne
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 185 8752 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 175 0001 job
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 169 0502 jobs
Industry various
CHF 164 3754 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 160 0002 jobs
Utilities
CHF 152 0003 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 150 0002 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 149 0003 jobs
Salary by cantons for finance director
The top two high-paying cantons for finance director are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
