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 190 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 190 000
Men: 55+median CHF 156 000
Women: 55+median CHF 130 000
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 180 000 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 177 500
median CHF 156 000
+29%
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 155 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 180 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 228 500 annually. 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
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 228 500Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 221 250Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 217 5007 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 207 5001 job
Utilities
CHF 205 0001 job
Insurance
CHF 200 0001 job
Consulting various
CHF 185 0001 job
Medical Technology
CHF 177 0001 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 160 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 156 9002 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.
