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head of department salaries Solothurn

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 68 salary entriesCHF 121 125
median
1% earn betweenCHF 32 500 and CHF 32 500
4% earn betweenCHF 64 800 and CHF 72 000
1% earn betweenCHF 77 000 and CHF 77 000
10% earn betweenCHF 82 000 and CHF 87 480
12% earn betweenCHF 92 716 and CHF 104 000
18% earn betweenCHF 107 400 and CHF 115 895
7% earn betweenCHF 119 000 and CHF 125 000
median CHF 121 125
3% earn betweenCHF 134 000 and CHF 135 200
18% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 150 000
9% earn betweenCHF 155 000 and CHF 160 000
9% earn betweenCHF 169 000 and CHF 175 000
3% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 180 000
1% earn betweenCHF 192 120 and CHF 192 120
3% earn betweenCHF 220 000 and CHF 222 000

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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, Solothurn

median
Men
Women
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.

Salary trend

head of department, Solothurn

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 125 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 144 800
median CHF 121 125

Highest-Paying industries

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

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 212 0006 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 186 0603 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 175 0005 jobs
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 155 00014 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 150 5002 jobs
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 150 00011 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 150 00031 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 145 00012 jobs
  9. Education
    CHF 144 80016 jobs
  10. 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.

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Solothurn

head of department

CHF 131 556

median salary

Salary by canton

head of department

median
Aargaumedian CHF 130 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 130 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 140 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 136 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 108 000
Genevamedian CHF 168 500
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 90 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 122 950
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 108 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 80 000
Solothurnmedian CHF 121 125
Schwyzmedian CHF 119 900
Thurgaumedian CHF 130 000
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 144 000
Valaismedian CHF 125 000
Zugmedian CHF 160 000
Zurichmedian CHF 143 000
median CHF 131 556