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, Berne
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 103 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 101 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 140 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 137 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 160 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 153 000
Men: 55+median CHF 193 000
Women: 55+median CHF 194 000
median CHF 146 233
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 130 121. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 170 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of finance, Berne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 134 950
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 146 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 130 121
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 131 950
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 152 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 170 000
median CHF 146 000
+26%
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 median salary was CHF 146 613. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 150 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 182 500 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 head of finance, Berne
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 182 5002 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 175 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 166 0001 job
Industry various
CHF 164 3757 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 164 0001 job
Utilities
CHF 152 0004 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 150 0001 job
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 147 4502 jobs
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.
