head of legal salaries Zurich
Annual Gross Salary
This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.
Salary by age & gender
Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
head of legal, Zurich
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of legal relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 160 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 250 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of legal, Zurich
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of legal have changed over time.
In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 195 000. From 2019-2021, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 198 000 per year.
Salary trend
head of legal, Zurich
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a head of legal is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 336 000 anually. Followed by Insurance and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of legal, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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- Service sector in generalCHF 336 0001 job
- InsuranceCHF 240 000Set up Job Alert
- Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsCHF 222 000Set up Job Alert
- Industry variousCHF 198 000Set up Job Alert
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 192 0001 job
- Banking / Financial institutionsCHF 185 0001 job
- Information technology / TelecomCHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
- UtilitiesCHF 177 494Set up Job Alert
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 151 500Set up Job Alert
- Transport / LogisticsCHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for head of legal
The top two high-paying cantons for head of legal are Zurich and Geneva. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Zurich
head of legal
CHF 170 000
median salary
Salary by canton
head of legal