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head of finance salaries Basel-Stadt

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 106 salary entriesCHF 156 000
median
2% earn betweenCHF 11 500 and CHF 14 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 58 500 and CHF 58 500
7% earn betweenCHF 75 000 and CHF 92 400
19% earn betweenCHF 99 500 and CHF 121 680
11% earn betweenCHF 126 100 and CHF 140 000
16% earn betweenCHF 146 250 and CHF 163 800
median CHF 156 000
11% earn betweenCHF 170 000 and CHF 190 000
8% earn betweenCHF 195 000 and CHF 210 000
6% earn betweenCHF 215 000 and CHF 236 000
5% earn betweenCHF 250 000 and CHF 265 000
6% earn betweenCHF 280 000 and CHF 294 400
< 1% earn betweenCHF 309 000 and CHF 309 000
3% earn betweenCHF 320 000 and CHF 330 000
5% earn betweenCHF 340 000 and CHF 365 000
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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 finance, Basel-Stadt

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 163 800
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 108 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 118 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 156 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 153 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 200 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 200 000
Men: 55+median CHF 171 000
Women: 55+median CHF 131 250
median CHF 156 000

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 117 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 187 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of finance, Basel-Stadt

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 137 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 123 890
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 117 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 131 250
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 180 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 187 500
median CHF 156 000
+36%

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 156 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 180 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, Basel-Stadt

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 180 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 156 000
median CHF 156 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 228 500 anually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

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

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 228 5001 job
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 221 250Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 215 0004 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 207 5001 job
  5. Utilities
    CHF 205 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 200 0003 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 185 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 177 0002 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Education
    CHF 154 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for head of finance

The top two high-paying cantons for head of finance are St. Gallen and Schwyz. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

BS

Basel-Stadt

head of finance

CHF 150 141

median salary

Salary by canton

head of finance

median
Aargaumedian CHF 138 500
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 146 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 149 775
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 156 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 150 000
Genevamedian CHF 156 500
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 130 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 137 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 123 500
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 225 278
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 121 450
Solothurnmedian CHF 160 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 188 600
Thurgaumedian CHF 145 350
Ticinomedian CHF 173 500
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 150 150
Valaismedian CHF 119 600
Zugmedian CHF 168 812
Zurichmedian CHF 156 000
median CHF 150 141

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