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, Bern
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 52 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 66 800
Men: 25-35median CHF 94 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 91 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 136 750
Women: 35-45median CHF 132 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 145 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 143 000
Men: 55+median CHF 147 000
Women: 55+median CHF 148 500
median CHF 130 333
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 98 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 158 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of department, Bern
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 115 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 112 875
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 98 800
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 122 100
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 135 100
21+ yearsmedian CHF 158 000
median CHF 130 375
+37%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of department have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 135 200. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 144 200 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of department is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 463 000 anually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Bern
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 463 000Set up Job Alert
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 220 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 185 0001 job
Medical Technology
CHF 180 0001 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 167 50080 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 165 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 160 0002 jobs
Insurance
CHF 157 0002 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 151 5001 job
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.