Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
head of compliance, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 155 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 140 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 175 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 172 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 190 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 194 000
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 175 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of compliance relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 135 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 211 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of compliance, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 143 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 135 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 135 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 195 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 175 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 211 000
median CHF 175 000
+48%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of compliance have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 175 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 178 750 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of compliance is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 410 000 anually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of compliance, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 410 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 400 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 248 0003 jobs
Insurance
CHF 202 5006 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 175 0003 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 174 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 172 50011 jobs
Industry various
CHF 143 0002 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 120 0002 jobs
Consulting various
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Salary by cantons for head of compliance
The top two high-paying cantons for head of compliance are Geneva and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.