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head of production salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 2222 salary entriesCHF 99 923
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 15 909
< 1% earn betweenCHF 18 000 and CHF 38 000
5% earn betweenCHF 39 588 and CHF 58 320
10% earn betweenCHF 58 320 and CHF 73 200
25% earn betweenCHF 73 450 and CHF 94 650
17% earn betweenCHF 94 650 and CHF 106 028
median CHF 99 923
17% earn betweenCHF 106 400 and CHF 126 671
11% earn betweenCHF 127 000 and CHF 147 000
7% earn betweenCHF 147 647 and CHF 165 293
3% earn betweenCHF 165 293 and CHF 184 249
1% earn betweenCHF 184 249 and CHF 197 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 198 422 and CHF 208 000
1% earn betweenCHF 209 584 and CHF 226 500
< 1% earn betweenCHF 226 500 and CHF 239 169
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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 production, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
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.

Salary trend

head of production, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 97 500
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 98 400
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 99 100
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 102 456
median CHF 99 930

Highest-Paying industries

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

  1. Utilities
    CHF 130 0003 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 118 0006 jobs
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 115 250Set up Job Alert
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 113 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 106 0361 job
  8. Industry various
    CHF 104 0008 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 103 5002 jobs
  10. 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

head of production

CHF 99 965

median salary

Salary by canton

head of production

median
Aargaumedian CHF 100 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 103 412
Bernmedian CHF 100 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 102 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 120 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 98 200
Genevamedian CHF 91 000
Glarusmedian CHF 98 000
Grisonsmedian CHF 85 800
Juramedian CHF 87 600
Lucernemedian CHF 97 500
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 104 000
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 101 250
Obwaldenmedian CHF 97 500
St. Gallenmedian CHF 161 218
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 115 000
Solothurnmedian CHF 100 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 100 000
Thurgaumedian CHF 97 342
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 87 500
Vaudmedian CHF 95 000
Valaismedian CHF 96 000
Zugmedian CHF 104 000
Zurichmedian CHF 98 825
median CHF 99 965