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, 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 195 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 195 000
Men: 55+median CHF 180 000
Women: 55+median CHF 123 000
median CHF 167 688
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 128 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 187 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of finance, Zug
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 128 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 160 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 147 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 145 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 187 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 180 000
median CHF 167 688
+41%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of finance 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 head of finance 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 head of finance, Zug
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 265 0002 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 230 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 222 5007 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 195 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 190 0006 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 186 6781 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 180 0001 job
Medical Technology
CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 177 500Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 175 000Set up Job Alert
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.
