Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
head of production, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 68 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 80 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 89 935
Women: 25-35median CHF 88 229
Men: 35-45median CHF 104 400
Women: 35-45median CHF 102 662
Men: 45-55median CHF 109 766
Women: 45-55median CHF 109 766
Men: 55+median CHF 120 000
Women: 55+median CHF 120 000
median CHF 99 914
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of production relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 93 171. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 754 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of production, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 93 171
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 93 900
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 95 871
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 104 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 110 754
21+ yearsmedian CHF 109 500
median CHF 99 945
+18%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of production have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 99 100. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 102 456 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of production is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 anually. Followed by Medical Technology and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of production, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Utilities
CHF 130 0003 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 118 0006 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 115 250Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 113 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 106 0361 job
Industry various
CHF 104 0008 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 103 5002 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 101 7356 jobs
Salary by cantons for head of production
The top two high-paying cantons for head of production are St. Gallen and Basel-Stadt. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.