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, Zurich
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 152 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 136 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 136 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 156 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 155 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 170 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 160 000
Men: 55+median CHF 160 150
Women: 55+median CHF 140 000
median CHF 156 000
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 137 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 170 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of finance, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 137 800
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 141 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 170 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 165 000
median CHF 156 000
+18%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of finance have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 155 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 168 200 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 199 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of finance, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Insurance
CHF 199 0007 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 195 0004 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 180 00018 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 176 8003 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 175 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 170 10010 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 169 17510 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 168 0008 jobs
Industry various
CHF 165 00013 jobs
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.
