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head of cargo salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 43 salary entriesCHF 84 000
median
2% earn betweenCHF 46 800 and CHF 46 800
2% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 60 000
12% earn betweenCHF 66 000 and CHF 71 840
16% earn betweenCHF 75 000 and CHF 78 200
19% earn betweenCHF 79 300 and CHF 84 000
median CHF 84 000
2% earn betweenCHF 87 100 and CHF 87 100
14% earn betweenCHF 90 400 and CHF 94 950
2% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 100 000
5% earn betweenCHF 105 000 and CHF 106 000
7% earn betweenCHF 108 550 and CHF 112 000
2% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 115 000
2% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 120 000
12% earn betweenCHF 124 350 and CHF 128 500
2% earn betweenCHF 140 500 and CHF 140 500
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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 cargo, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 69 550
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 78 200
Women: 25-35median CHF 75 400
Men: 35-45median CHF 92 300
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 122 400
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 112 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 84 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of cargo relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 950. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 112 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of cargo, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 72 950
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 90 400
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 84 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 81 900
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 82 550
21+ yearsmedian CHF 112 000
median CHF 84 000
+54%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 92 800. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 93 925 per year.

Salary trend

head of cargo, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 82 275
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 92 800
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 93 925
median CHF 84 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of cargo is Catering / Hotel, with an average salary of CHF 128 000 annually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of cargo, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 128 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 97 4751 job
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 82 3502 jobs
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 78 6502 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 77 600Set up Job Alert
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 76 800Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for head of cargo

The top two high-paying cantons for head of cargo are Aargau and Basel Land. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

head of cargo

CHF 86 066

median salary

Salary by canton

head of cargo

median
Aargaumedian CHF 99 295
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 83 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 93 340
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 87 350
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 87 500
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 84 000
median CHF 86 066

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