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head of department salaries Basel-Stadt

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 58 salary entriesCHF 136 000
median
3% earn betweenCHF 45 000 and CHF 47 800
2% earn betweenCHF 56 640 and CHF 56 640
9% earn betweenCHF 85 000 and CHF 91 000
7% earn betweenCHF 98 000 and CHF 104 000
16% earn betweenCHF 114 000 and CHF 120 900
21% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 142 171
median CHF 136 000
7% earn betweenCHF 145 000 and CHF 150 600
3% earn betweenCHF 160 000 and CHF 160 000
10% earn betweenCHF 170 000 and CHF 175 000
7% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 180 000
3% earn betweenCHF 203 000 and CHF 204 000
2% earn betweenCHF 225 000 and CHF 225 000
7% earn betweenCHF 235 000 and CHF 240 000
3% earn betweenCHF 300 000 and CHF 305 000
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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 department, Basel-Stadt

median
Men
Women
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.

Salary trend

head of department, Basel-Stadt

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 136 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 142 171
median CHF 136 000

Highest-Paying industries

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

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 240 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 232 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 210 0003 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 202 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 159 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 152 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 142 171Set up Job Alert
  9. Insurance
    CHF 140 0002 jobs
  10. 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.

BS

Basel-Stadt

head of department

CHF 131 485

median salary

Salary by canton

head of department

median
Aargaumedian CHF 130 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 130 333
Basel Landmedian CHF 137 860
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 136 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 108 000
Genevamedian CHF 168 500
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 90 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 122 950
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 108 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 80 000
Solothurnmedian CHF 121 125
Schwyzmedian CHF 119 900
Thurgaumedian CHF 130 000
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 144 000
Valaismedian CHF 125 000
Zugmedian CHF 160 000
Zurichmedian CHF 143 000
median CHF 131 485

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