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, Vaud
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 114 575
Women: 25-35median CHF 113 750
Men: 35-45median CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 150 151
Men: 45-55median CHF 165 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 165 000
Men: 55+median CHF 172 185
Women: 55+median CHF 172 120
median CHF 150 151
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 115 100. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 169 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of finance, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 115 100
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 119 100
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 129 600
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 140 250
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 158 600
21+ yearsmedian CHF 169 000
median CHF 150 151
+47%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of finance have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 150 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 160 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 285 000 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of finance, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 285 0001 job
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 257 500Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 243 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 181 0001 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 177 5002 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 172 5002 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 170 7002 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 168 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 165 5004 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 160 0002 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.
