Published: 04 November 2024
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head of security salaries Throughout Switzerland
Annual Gross Salary
Median based on 109 salary entriesCHF 114 400
Median
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This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.
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
head of security, Throughout Switzerland
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Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of security relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 89 833. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 142 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of security, Throughout Switzerland
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salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of security have changed over time.
In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 115 000. From 2019-2021, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 145 000 per year.
Salary trend
head of security, Throughout Switzerland
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Jobs for head of security
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a head of security is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 198 000 anually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of security, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Information technology / TelecomCHF 198 00016 jobs
- Transport / LogisticsCHF 172 0005 jobs
- Banking / Financial institutionsCHF 156 0008 jobs
- Media / Printing / PublishingCHF 151 580Set up Job Alert
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 143 0008 jobs
- InsuranceCHF 137 9999 jobs
- Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsCHF 132 50018 jobs
- UtilitiesCHF 130 0002 jobs
- Machine / System constructionCHF 128 0005 jobs
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 125 0001 job
Salary by cantons for head of security
The top two high-paying cantons for head of security are Zurich and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Throughout Switzerland
head of security
CHF 114 400
median salary
Salary by canton
head of security
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