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head of sales salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 942 salary entriesCHF 140 000
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< 1% earn betweenCHF 12 000 and CHF 18 500
< 1% earn betweenCHF 39 000 and CHF 48 000
10% earn betweenCHF 55 000 and CHF 88 200
20% earn betweenCHF 89 505 and CHF 117 000
16% earn betweenCHF 118 000 and CHF 135 000
17% earn betweenCHF 136 000 and CHF 151 000
median CHF 140 000
14% earn betweenCHF 152 000 and CHF 176 000
8% earn betweenCHF 178 000 and CHF 192 829
9% earn betweenCHF 195 000 and CHF 220 000
2% earn betweenCHF 224 400 and CHF 241 000
2% earn betweenCHF 250 000 and CHF 264 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 270 000 and CHF 285 240
< 1% earn betweenCHF 300 000 and CHF 300 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 330 000 and CHF 330 000
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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 sales, Zurich

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Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 62 400
Women: 16-25median CHF 60 450
Men: 25-35median CHF 112 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 109 200
Men: 35-45median CHF 145 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 141 900
Men: 45-55median CHF 151 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 150 000
Men: 55+median CHF 142 500
Women: 55+median CHF 141 000
median CHF 140 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 126 300. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of sales, Zurich

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0-2 yearsmedian CHF 126 300
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 129 300
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 134 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 150 000
median CHF 140 000
+19%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 143 300. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 144 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of sales, Zurich

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2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 144 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 143 300
median CHF 140 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of sales is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 190 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of sales, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 190 00010 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 180 00030 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 167 00015 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 156 6573 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 150 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 150 00010 jobs
  7. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 140 0006 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 134 0004 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of sales

The top two high-paying cantons for head of sales are Ticino and Zug. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

head of sales

CHF 130 000

median salary

Salary by canton

head of sales

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Aargaumedian CHF 130 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 132 500
Bernemedian CHF 120 312
Basel Landmedian CHF 135 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 124 900
Fribourgmedian CHF 142 450
Genevamedian CHF 120 000
Glarusmedian CHF 142 000
Grisonsmedian CHF 117 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 120 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 108 000
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 130 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 132 500
Solothurnmedian CHF 130 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 130 000
Thurgaumedian CHF 130 000
Ticinomedian CHF 155 000
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 130 000
Valaismedian CHF 90 695
Zugmedian CHF 150 000
Zurichmedian CHF 140 000
median CHF 130 000