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Directeur-rice d'exploitation (100%)
Place of work:
Satigny
Workload:
100%
Contract type:
Permanent position
Emmenegger Compétences Conseils SA
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head of department salaries Geneva
Annual Gross Salary
Median based on 74 salary entriesCHF 168 500
median
1% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 36 000
11% earn betweenCHF 59 000 and CHF 84 000
8% earn betweenCHF 90 600 and CHF 104 040
20% earn betweenCHF 110 000 and CHF 136 000
8% earn betweenCHF 145 000 and CHF 155 000
12% earn betweenCHF 167 000 and CHF 181 000
median CHF 168 500
16% earn betweenCHF 188 000 and CHF 210 000
5% earn betweenCHF 220 000 and CHF 230 066
5% earn betweenCHF 245 000 and CHF 263 000
1% earn betweenCHF 280 800 and CHF 280 800
3% earn betweenCHF 299 991 and CHF 300 000
5% earn betweenCHF 316 000 and CHF 320 000
1% earn betweenCHF 375 000 and CHF 375 000
1% earn betweenCHF 400 000 and CHF 400 000
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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, Geneva
median
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 111 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 111 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 130 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 136 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 190 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 170 000
Men: 55+median CHF 210 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 168 500
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 111 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 189 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of department, Geneva
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 111 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 147 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 125 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 177 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 189 000
median CHF 168 500
+26%
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 178 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 195 000 per year.
Salary trend
head of department, Geneva
median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 158 750
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 178 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 195 000
median CHF 168 500
Jobs for head of department
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a head of department is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 239 033 anually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Geneva
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsCHF 239 033Set up Job Alert
- Information technology / TelecomCHF 210 0001 job
- Media / Printing / PublishingCHF 205 0001 job
- Banking / Financial institutionsCHF 175 5001 job
- Health care / Social servicesCHF 156 500Set up Job Alert
- Consumer / Luxury goods industryCHF 155 500Set up Job Alert
- Transport / LogisticsCHF 153 000Set up Job Alert
- Catering / HotelCHF 147 7001 job
- Service sector in generalCHF 144 000Set up Job Alert
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 128 0002 jobs
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.
Geneva
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
