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Fachspezialist/in Finanzen Sonderpädagogik
Place of work:
St.Gallen
Workload:
100%
Contract type:
Permanent position
Kanton St.Gallen
head of department salaries St. Gallen
Annual Gross Salary
Median based on 93 salary entriesCHF 108 000
median
1% earn betweenCHF 28 000 and CHF 28 000
1% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 50 000
5% earn betweenCHF 61 750 and CHF 72 000
35% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 100 750
9% earn betweenCHF 103 200 and CHF 110 500
median CHF 108 000
12% earn betweenCHF 113 000 and CHF 122 500
8% earn betweenCHF 125 000 and CHF 136 000
8% earn betweenCHF 140 250 and CHF 150 000
5% earn betweenCHF 155 000 and CHF 160 000
1% earn betweenCHF 170 000 and CHF 170 000
4% earn betweenCHF 179 500 and CHF 185 000
5% earn betweenCHF 192 000 and CHF 200 000
4% earn betweenCHF 205 000 and CHF 216 000
1% earn betweenCHF 252 000 and CHF 252 000
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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, St. Gallen
median
Men: 16-25median CHF 70 200
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 86 450
Men: 35-45median CHF 106 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 106 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 108 000
Men: 55+median CHF 170 000
Women: 55+median CHF 105 300
median CHF 108 000
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 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 155 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of department, St. Gallen
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 100 750
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 97 890
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 108 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 108 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 155 000
median CHF 108 000
+54%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of department have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 109 250. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 111 600 per year.
Salary trend
head of department, St. Gallen
median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 109 250
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 98 280
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 111 600
median CHF 108 000
Jobs for head of department
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a head of department is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 208 000 anually. Followed by Insurance and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of department, St. Gallen
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Information technology / TelecomCHF 208 000Set up Job Alert
- InsuranceCHF 200 000Set up Job Alert
- Medical TechnologyCHF 167 000Set up Job Alert
- Banking / Financial institutionsCHF 160 0002 jobs
- Consumer / Luxury goods industryCHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
- Agriculture / Forestry / WoodCHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
- UtilitiesCHF 129 0001 job
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 123 900Set up Job Alert
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 122 500Set up Job Alert
- EducationCHF 120 0003 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.
St. Gallen
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
