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, Zug
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 132 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 80 600
Men: 35-45median CHF 154 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 146 402
Men: 45-55median CHF 185 008
Women: 45-55median CHF 185 008
Men: 55+median CHF 255 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 160 000
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 123 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 212 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of department, Zug
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 123 200
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 134 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 142 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 131 402
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 191 882
21+ yearsmedian CHF 212 500
median CHF 160 000
+72%
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 160 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 215 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of department is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 270 000 anually. Followed by Consulting various and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Zug
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 270 0001 job
Consulting various
CHF 260 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 260 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 235 0001 job
Industry various
CHF 235 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 229 500Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 221 500Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 189 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 156 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 144 8041 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.