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, Geneva
median156k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 136 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 135 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 135 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 149 750
Women: 35-45median CHF 148 750
Men: 45-55median CHF 172 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 156 500
Men: 55+median CHF 199 000
Women: 55+median CHF 201 400
median CHF 156 200
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 130 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 185 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of finance, Geneva
median156k
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 149 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 135 733
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 165 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 156 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 185 000
median CHF 156 200
+24%
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 156 500. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 170 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 340 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of finance, Geneva
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 340 0001 job
Consulting various
CHF 250 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 230 000Set up Job Alert
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 225 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 197 0003 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 180 0001 job
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 174 400Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 173 50017 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 160 5004 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.
