Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
head of social services, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 87 698
Men: 25-35median CHF 104 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 120 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 112 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 102 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 114 400
Women: 45-55median CHF 112 450
Men: 55+median CHF 95 000
Women: 55+median CHF 95 000
median CHF 104 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of social services relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 88 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 232 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of social services, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 88 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 97 757
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 128 232
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 113 200
21+ yearsmedian CHF 112 450
median CHF 104 500
+27%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of social services have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 114 400. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 126 464 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of social services is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 186 000 anually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of social services, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 186 0005 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 114 8022 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 100 5152 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 95 0003 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 89 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 78 4001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
N/ASet up Job Alert
Education
N/A1 job
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
N/ASet up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for head of social services
The top two high-paying cantons for head of social services are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.