head of department salaries St. Gallen

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

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 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 155 000 per year.

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 103 200. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 109 250 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 208 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.