Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
head of hr, Zurich
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 88 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 85 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 95 430
Women: 25-35median CHF 94 625
Men: 35-45median CHF 127 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 125 580
Men: 45-55median CHF 143 225
Women: 45-55median CHF 141 040
Men: 55+median CHF 136 500
Women: 55+median CHF 130 000
median CHF 123 133
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of hr relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 102 350. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of hr, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 105 625
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 102 350
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 107 100
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 140 000
median CHF 123 171
+33%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of hr have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 126 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 127 075 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of hr is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 195 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of hr, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 195 00013 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 191 00010 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 164 02313 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 149 2053 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 144 0006 jobs
Utilities
CHF 140 33124 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 140 00414 jobs
Insurance
CHF 140 00010 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 135 30016 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 135 0003 jobs
Salary by cantons for head of hr
The top two high-paying cantons for head of hr are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
