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, Basel-Stadt
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 133 650
Women: 25-35median CHF 117 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 136 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 136 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 180 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 177 500
Men: 55+median CHF 105 500
Women: 55+median CHF 91 000
median CHF 136 000
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 89 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 145 300 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of department, Basel-Stadt
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 89 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 133 650
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 133 650
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 135 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 145 300
21+ yearsmedian CHF 136 000
median CHF 136 000
+52%
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 140 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 142 171 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of department is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 240 000 anually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Basel-Stadt
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 240 000Set up Job Alert
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 232 500Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 210 0003 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 202 500Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 159 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 152 500Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 142 171Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 140 0002 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 136 000Set up Job Alert
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.