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abteilungsleiter salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 3236 salary entriesCHF 99 975
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 23 500
< 1% earn betweenCHF 23 500 and CHF 35 500
4% earn betweenCHF 35 500 and CHF 53 400
17% earn betweenCHF 53 760 and CHF 76 440
21% earn betweenCHF 76 570 and CHF 94 250
16% earn betweenCHF 94 250 and CHF 106 730
median CHF 99 975
11% earn betweenCHF 106 800 and CHF 118 000
11% earn betweenCHF 118 200 and CHF 133 000
6% earn betweenCHF 133 600 and CHF 144 225
6% earn betweenCHF 144 225 and CHF 162 250
2% earn betweenCHF 162 250 and CHF 171 750
3% earn betweenCHF 171 750 and CHF 195 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 195 000 and CHF 212 800
< 1% earn betweenCHF 212 800 and CHF 232 700
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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

abteilungsleiter, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 59 835
Men: 25-35median CHF 86 845
Women: 25-35median CHF 86 142
Men: 35-45median CHF 104 003
Women: 35-45median CHF 104 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 113 715
Women: 45-55median CHF 113 548
Men: 55+median CHF 114 770
Women: 55+median CHF 112 000
median CHF 99 991

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a abteilungsleiter relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 91 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 996 per year.

Salary by work experience

abteilungsleiter, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 96 025
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 91 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 94 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 97 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 108 050
21+ yearsmedian CHF 110 996
median CHF 99 978
+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for abteilungsleiter have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 99 225. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 104 087 per year.

Salary trend

abteilungsleiter, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 99 225
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 94 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 97 500
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 104 087
median CHF 99 978

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a abteilungsleiter is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 156 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for abteilungsleiter, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 156 00017 jobs
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 140 0007 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 140 0006 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 135 40511 jobs
  5. Education
    CHF 130 00050 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 130 00034 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 125 0004 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 123 000195 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 112 25074 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 105 00042 jobs

Salary by cantons for abteilungsleiter

The top two high-paying cantons for abteilungsleiter are Basel-Stadt and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

abteilungsleiter

CHF 99 961

median salary

Salary by canton

abteilungsleiter

median
Aargaumedian CHF 94 900
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 95 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 98 075
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 116 400
Fribourgmedian CHF 104 000
Genevamedian CHF 90 000
Glarusmedian CHF 103 610
Grisonsmedian CHF 93 050
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 94 900
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 85 000
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 100 000
St. Gallenmedian CHF 99 125
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 98 800
Solothurnmedian CHF 98 800
Schwyzmedian CHF 92 000
Thurgaumedian CHF 96 850
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 99 750
Valaismedian CHF 88 000
Zugmedian CHF 104 000
Zurichmedian CHF 108 357
median CHF 99 961