Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
head of sales, St. Gallen
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 60 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 91 650
Women: 25-35median CHF 80 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 140 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 138 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 144 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 144 000
Men: 55+median CHF 138 075
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 130 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of sales relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 104 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 144 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of sales, St. Gallen
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 121 400
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 104 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 139 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 144 500
median CHF 130 000
+19%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of sales have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 129 575. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 140 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of sales is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 306 082 anually. Followed by Medical Technology and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of sales, St. Gallen
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 306 082Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 210 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 155 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 148 500Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 144 500Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 142 0004 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 138 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 132 500Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for head of sales
The top two high-paying cantons for head of sales are Ticino and Zug. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.