Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
head of compliance, Geneva
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 110 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 210 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 200 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 230 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 230 000
Men: 55+median CHF 182 000
Women: 55+median CHF 182 000
median CHF 192 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of compliance relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 263 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of compliance, Geneva
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 159 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 200 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 263 000
median CHF 192 000
+102%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of compliance have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 190 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 215 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of compliance is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 500 000 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of compliance, Geneva
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 500 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 200 00010 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 170 0001 job
Service sector in general
CHF 160 0001 job
Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
N/A1 job
Utilities
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Catering / Hotel
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Salary by cantons for head of compliance
The top two high-paying cantons for head of compliance are Geneva and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.