Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
head of department, Aargau
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 109 602
Women: 25-35median CHF 104 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 130 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 130 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 140 900
Women: 45-55median CHF 140 000
Men: 55+median CHF 142 725
Women: 55+median CHF 130 000
median CHF 130 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of department relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 110 801. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 148 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of department, Aargau
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 110 801
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 112 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 126 750
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 132 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 135 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 148 000
median CHF 130 000
+34%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of department 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 130 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of department is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 292 250 anually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Aargau
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 292 250Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 183 092Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 180 0001 job
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 164 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 157 5001 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 143 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 140 0001 job
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 135 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 133 50010 jobs
Salary by cantons for head of department
The top two high-paying cantons for head of department are Geneva and Zug. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.