head of department salaries Basel-Stadt

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 60 salary entriesCHF 136 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

3% earn betweenCHF 45 000 and CHF 47 800

2% earn betweenCHF 56 640 and CHF 56 640

8% earn betweenCHF 85 000 and CHF 91 000

8% earn betweenCHF 98 000 and CHF 104 000

15% earn betweenCHF 114 000 and CHF 120 900

20% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 142 171

median CHF 136 000

7% earn betweenCHF 145 000 and CHF 150 600

5% earn betweenCHF 159 000 and CHF 160 000

10% earn betweenCHF 170 000 and CHF 175 000

7% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 180 000

3% earn betweenCHF 203 000 and CHF 204 000

2% earn betweenCHF 225 000 and CHF 225 000

7% earn betweenCHF 235 000 and CHF 240 000

3% earn betweenCHF 300 000 and CHF 305 000

45kCHF 45 000

98kCHF 98 000

204kCHF 204 000

305kCHF 305 000

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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, Basel-Stadt

median

Men

Women

0Income234k

Men: 16-25median CHF 0

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 133 650

Women: 25-35median CHF 117 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 136 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 136 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 180 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 177 500

Men: 55+median CHF 105 500

Women: 55+median CHF 91 000

median CHF 136 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

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 89 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 145 300 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Basel-Stadt

median

80kIncome160k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 89 500

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 133 650

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 140 825

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 130 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 145 300

21+ yearsmedian CHF 136 000

median CHF 136 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+52%

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 140 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 142 171 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Basel-Stadt

median

0Income150k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 136 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 140 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 142 171

median CHF 136 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

12 hours ago

Fachfrau / Fachmann Operationstechnik HF (a) 80-100%

Place of work:

Münchenstein

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Hirslanden Klinik Birshof

New

3 weeks ago

Jugendanwältin/Jugendanwalt

Place of work:

Liestal

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Kantonale Verwaltung Basel-Landschaft

4 weeks ago

Head of HR Business Partner Switzerland

Place of work:

Basel

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Jet Aviation AG

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 240 000 annually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Medical Technology
CHF 240 0002 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 232 500Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 210 0002 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 202 5003 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 180 0002 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 159 0009 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 152 50015 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 142 1711 job
Insurance
CHF 140 0002 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 136 0002 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.

Basel-Stadt

head of department

CHF 130 737

median salary

Salary by canton

head of department

median

0Income180k

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

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

head of department salaries Basel-Stadt

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Jobs for head of department

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Basel-Stadt

Salary by cantons for head of department

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