Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
finance director, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 95 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 95 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 118 690
Women: 25-35median CHF 117 946
Men: 35-45median CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 150 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 170 106
Women: 45-55median CHF 168 238
Men: 55+median CHF 164 960
Women: 55+median CHF 162 500
median CHF 150 109
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a finance director relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 137 648. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 165 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
finance director, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 143 404
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 139 463
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 137 648
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 140 420
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 160 758
21+ yearsmedian CHF 165 000
median CHF 150 015
+15%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for finance director have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 151 893. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 153 445 per year.
The highest paying industry for a finance director is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 192 525 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for finance director, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 192 52513 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 178 90012 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 174 00013 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 171 7086 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 169 05022 jobs
Insurance
CHF 167 91428 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 165 00016 jobs
Industry various
CHF 159 36642 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 158 00016 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 155 25010 jobs
Salary by cantons for finance director
The top two high-paying cantons for finance director are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
