Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
finance director, Zug
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 90 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 128 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 128 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 170 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 160 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 198 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 199 250
Men: 55+median CHF 184 000
Women: 55+median CHF 123 000
median CHF 168 063
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a finance director relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 142 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 187 925 per year.
Salary by work experience
finance director, Zug
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 142 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 160 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 150 750
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 145 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 187 925
21+ yearsmedian CHF 180 000
median CHF 168 063
+27%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for finance director have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 165 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 180 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a finance director is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 265 000 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for finance director, Zug
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 265 0001 job
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 230 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 225 5321 job
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 195 0003 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 190 0003 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 188 1783 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 185 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 184 1873 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 183 0003 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 177 500Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for finance director
The top two high-paying cantons for finance director are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
