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, Thurgau
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 87 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 77 275
Men: 35-45median CHF 142 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 117 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 142 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 100 650
Men: 55+median CHF 139 075
Women: 55+median CHF 128 150
median CHF 130 000
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 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 173 400 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of department, Thurgau
median
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 123 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 104 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 173 400
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 126 575
21+ yearsmedian CHF 136 750
median CHF 130 000
+11%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of department have changed over time.
In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 136 500. From 2013-2015, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 170 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of department is Commercial operation / Skilled crafts, with an average salary of CHF 174 400 anually. Followed by Utilities and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Thurgau
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 174 400Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 159 0002 jobs
Education
CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 145 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 143 0003 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 142 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 130 00031 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 117 000Set 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.