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head of compliance salaries Geneva

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 29 salary entriesCHF 192 000
median
3% earn betweenCHF 110 000 and CHF 110 000
3% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 130 000
7% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 140 000
14% earn betweenCHF 158 000 and CHF 160 800
7% earn betweenCHF 166 000 and CHF 170 000
17% earn betweenCHF 182 000 and CHF 192 000
median CHF 192 000
3% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 200 000
7% earn betweenCHF 210 000 and CHF 215 000
7% earn betweenCHF 230 000 and CHF 230 000
10% earn betweenCHF 250 000 and CHF 257 000
7% earn betweenCHF 269 000 and CHF 270 000
7% earn betweenCHF 285 000 and CHF 285 000
3% earn betweenCHF 300 000 and CHF 300 000
3% earn betweenCHF 325 000 and CHF 325 000
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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

head of compliance, Geneva

median
Men
Women
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.

Salary trend

head of compliance, Geneva

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 190 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 185 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 215 000
median CHF 192 000

Highest-Paying industries

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

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 500 0001 job
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 200 00010 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 170 0001 job
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 160 0001 job
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  7. Education
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    N/A1 job
  9. Utilities
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  10. 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.

GE

Geneva

head of compliance

CHF 182 000

median salary

Salary by canton

head of compliance

median
Aargaumedian CHF 0
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 0
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 192 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 0
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 175 000
median CHF 182 000