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, Solothurn
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 84 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 101 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 145 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 145 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 149 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 141 500
Men: 55+median CHF 115 895
Women: 55+median CHF 115 895
median CHF 121 125
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 91 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of department, Solothurn
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 91 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 114 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 142 250
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 134 000
median CHF 121 125
+47%
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 125 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 144 800 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of department is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 212 000 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 department, Solothurn
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 212 0006 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 186 0603 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 175 0005 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 155 00014 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 150 5002 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 150 00011 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 150 00031 jobs
Industry various
CHF 145 00012 jobs
Education
CHF 144 80016 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 119 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.