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, Schwyz
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 91 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 119 900
Women: 35-45median CHF 119 900
Men: 45-55median CHF 116 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 119 750
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 119 900
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 100 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 162 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of department, Schwyz
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 110 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 119 900
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 162 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 100 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 123 500
median CHF 119 900
+12%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of department have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 143 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 145 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of department is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 250 000 anually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Schwyz
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 250 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 209 5001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 185 650Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 123 5001 job
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 119 900Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 117 500Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 117 500Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 116 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 110 500Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 100 0001 job
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.