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head of department salaries Schwyz

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 29 salary entriesCHF 119 900
median
3% earn betweenCHF 68 562 and CHF 68 562
28% earn betweenCHF 90 000 and CHF 95 000
10% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 101 000
3% earn betweenCHF 110 500 and CHF 110 500
3% earn betweenCHF 116 000 and CHF 116 000
17% earn betweenCHF 119 900 and CHF 123 500
median CHF 119 900
7% earn betweenCHF 129 750 and CHF 131 000
3% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 140 000
3% earn betweenCHF 145 000 and CHF 145 000
7% earn betweenCHF 160 000 and CHF 162 500
3% earn betweenCHF 181 300 and CHF 181 300
3% earn betweenCHF 190 000 and CHF 190 000
3% earn betweenCHF 250 000 and CHF 250 000
3% earn betweenCHF 288 000 and CHF 288 000
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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, Schwyz

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 91 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 119 900
Women: 35-45median CHF 119 900
Men: 45-55median CHF 116 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 119 750
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 119 900

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 100 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 162 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Schwyz

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 110 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 119 900
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 162 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 123 500
median CHF 119 900
+12%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 123 500. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 145 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Schwyz

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 94 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 145 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 123 500
median CHF 119 900

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 250 000 annually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Schwyz

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 250 0003 jobs
  2. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 209 50011 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 185 6507 jobs
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 123 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 119 9001 job
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 117 50016 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 117 5007 jobs
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 116 00050 jobs
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 110 5001 job
  10. Utilities
    CHF 100 0006 jobs

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.

SZ

Schwyz

head of department

CHF 130 737

median salary

Salary by canton

head of department

median
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