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, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 90 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 90 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 117 833
Women: 25-35median CHF 117 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 149 776
Men: 45-55median CHF 169 991
Women: 45-55median CHF 167 762
Men: 55+median CHF 162 583
Women: 55+median CHF 157 667
median CHF 150 000
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 137 333. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 164 906 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of finance, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 140 625
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 137 942
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 137 333
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 142 833
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 161 759
21+ yearsmedian CHF 164 906
median CHF 150 000
+17%
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 150 977. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 155 050 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 188 078 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 head of finance, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 188 07824 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 180 00047 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 174 00011 jobs
Insurance
CHF 166 43912 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 166 20020 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 165 00016 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 165 0007 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 160 00024 jobs
Industry various
CHF 158 10045 jobs
Utilities
CHF 154 00016 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.
