Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
head of production, Vaud
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 75 125
Women: 25-35median CHF 74 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 102 700
Women: 35-45median CHF 72 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 119 433
Women: 45-55median CHF 10 000
Men: 55+median CHF 120 000
Women: 55+median CHF 42 000
median CHF 94 525
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of production relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of production, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 72 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 84 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 120 000
median CHF 94 525
+67%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of production have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 94 025. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 95 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of production is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 252 000 anually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of production, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 252 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 149 500Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 144 000Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 138 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 135 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 121 500Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 112 5001 job
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 96 400Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 93 930Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for head of production
The top two high-paying cantons for head of production are St. Gallen and Basel-Stadt. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.