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chief hr officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 117 000

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How much does a chief hr officer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chief hr officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 117 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 900 to CHF 273 488, based on 3 568 entries.
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  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

chief hr officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary116k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 75 038
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 75 038
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 96 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 95 633
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 116 307
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 115 847
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 129 905
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 127 946
Men: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 116 993

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 104 138. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 129 029 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief hr officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary117k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 393
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 138
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 123
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 141
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 129 029
Average salary CHF 117 001
+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief hr officer have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 117 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

chief hr officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary116k
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 292
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 116 966
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief hr officer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 154 500 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief hr officer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 154 50041 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 146 30012 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 133 16712 jobs
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 130 0005 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 130 00017 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 129 57526 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 129 5003 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 127 123104 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 122 85014 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 120 000109 jobs

Salary by cantons for chief hr officer

The top two high-paying cantons for chief hr officer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

chief hr officer

CHF 117 000

average salary

Salary by canton

chief hr officer

Average salary117k
Aargau average salary CHF 116 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 114 900
Basel Land average salary CHF 122 899
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 120 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 109 200
Geneva average salary CHF 122 850
Glarus average salary CHF 114 639
Grisons average salary CHF 108 487
Jura average salary CHF 104 148
Lucerne average salary CHF 115 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 115 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 113 750
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 113 664
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 110 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 113 632
Schwyz average salary CHF 116 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 103 350
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 116 025
Valais average salary CHF 100 539
Zug average salary CHF 122 850
Zurich average salary CHF 123 500
Average salary CHF 117 000