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, Lucerne
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 87 750
Women: 25-35median CHF 75 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 145 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 109 750
Men: 45-55median CHF 145 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 145 000
Men: 55+median CHF 118 175
Women: 55+median CHF 118 175
median CHF 122 950
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 82 900. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of department, Lucerne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 82 900
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 118 450
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 101 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 140 000
median CHF 122 950
+69%
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 126 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 135 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of department is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 217 500 anually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Lucerne
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 217 500Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 190 76017 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 185 4001 job
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 178 800Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 176 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 171 5004 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 165 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 131 500Set 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.