head of department salaries Geneva

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 76 salary entriesCHF 168 500

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lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

1% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 36 000

4% earn betweenCHF 59 000 and CHF 66 500

9% earn betweenCHF 74 100 and CHF 95 400

26% earn betweenCHF 102 000 and CHF 136 000

8% earn betweenCHF 145 000 and CHF 155 000

13% earn betweenCHF 167 000 and CHF 181 000

median CHF 168 500

16% earn betweenCHF 188 000 and CHF 210 000

5% earn betweenCHF 220 000 and CHF 230 066

5% earn betweenCHF 245 000 and CHF 263 000

1% earn betweenCHF 280 800 and CHF 280 800

3% earn betweenCHF 299 991 and CHF 300 000

5% earn betweenCHF 316 000 and CHF 320 000

1% earn betweenCHF 375 000 and CHF 375 000

1% earn betweenCHF 400 000 and CHF 400 000

36kCHF 36 000

102kCHF 102 000

300kCHF 300 000

400kCHF 400 000

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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 department, Geneva

median168k

Men

Women

0Income273k

Men: 16-25median CHF 0

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 111 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 111 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 130 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 133 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 189 500

Women: 45-55median CHF 170 000

Men: 55+median CHF 210 000

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 168 500

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of department relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 111 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 189 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Geneva

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100kIncome200k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 150 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 111 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 147 500

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 125 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 177 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 189 000

median CHF 168 500

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years

+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for head of department have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 178 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 183 500 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Geneva

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0Income190k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 158 750

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 178 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 183 500

median CHF 168 500

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

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Genève

100%

Unlimited employment

Banque de Commerce et de Placements SA

2 days ago

Responsable de service Paysage et biodiversité

Place of work:

Meyrin

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Meyrin

2 weeks ago

Expansionsmanager*in (Region Westschweiz)

Place of work:

Suhr

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Migrolino AG

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 239 033 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Geneva

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 239 033Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 210 0003 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 205 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 175 5009 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 155 5001 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 153 000Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 147 700Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 144 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 129 0007 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for head of department

The top two high-paying cantons for head of department are Geneva and Zug. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Geneva

head of department

CHF 130 737

median salary

Salary by canton

head of department

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0Income180k

Aargaumedian CHF 130 000

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 130 500

Basel Landmedian CHF 135 360

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 136 000

Fribourgmedian CHF 113 727

Genevamedian CHF 168 500

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 90 000

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 121 720

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 108 000

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 80 000

Solothurnmedian CHF 119 625

Schwyzmedian CHF 119 900

Thurgaumedian CHF 130 000

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 140 000

Valaismedian CHF 125 000

Zugmedian CHF 160 000

Zurichmedian CHF 143 000

median CHF 130 737

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

head of department salaries Geneva

Annual Gross Salary

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for head of department

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Geneva

Salary by cantons for head of department

Geneva

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