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, Valais
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 107 900
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 119 600
Women: 35-45median CHF 119 600
Men: 45-55median CHF 135 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 135 000
Men: 55+median CHF 225 000
Women: 55+median CHF 200 000
median CHF 119 600
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 99 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of finance, Valais
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 118 303
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 99 800
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 119 800
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 134 800
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 119 600
median CHF 119 600
+1%
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 135 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 141 650 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Education, with an average salary of CHF 245 000 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 finance, Valais
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Education
CHF 245 0002 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 230 0002 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 225 000Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 225 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 180 400Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 142 7774 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 140 0001 job
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 139 1502 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 135 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 119 606Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for head of finance
The top two high-paying cantons for head of finance are St. Gallen and Schwyz. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.