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Finance Director salary in Switzerland

Ø gross per year
221,000CHF
Ø per month
18,417 CHF
Minimum
117,000 CHF
Maximum
325,000 CHF
Ø age
43.3 years
Ø work experience
17.6 years
Weekly working hours
40.3 hours
Holidays / year
25.0 days

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Estimated net wage / month
12,292 CHF
  • Gross wage / month 18,417 CHF
  • Total deductions (33.3%) − 6,125 CHF
  • AHV/IV/EO contribution 976 CHF
  • ALV contribution 155 CHF
  • NBU contribution 265 CHF
  • KTG contribution 83 CHF
  • Pension Fund 1,307 CHF
  • Withholding Tax 3,339 CHF

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Salaries in detail

By canton Gross per year Monthly wage
ag 147,692 CHF 12,308 CHF
bl 175,385 CHF 14,615 CHF
be 180,000 CHF 15,000 CHF
bs 175,385 CHF 14,615 CHF
fr 175,385 CHF 14,615 CHF
ge 172,846 CHF 14,404 CHF
gl 175,385 CHF 14,615 CHF
gr 175,385 CHF 14,615 CHF
lu 175,385 CHF 14,615 CHF
sg 175,385 CHF 14,615 CHF
sh 175,385 CHF 14,615 CHF
so 175,385 CHF 14,615 CHF
tg 175,385 CHF 14,615 CHF
ti 141,692 CHF 11,808 CHF
vd 175,385 CHF 14,615 CHF
zg 170,000 CHF 14,167 CHF
zh 216,346 CHF 18,029 CHF
By qualification Gross per year Monthly wage
No education 120,000 CHF 10,000 CHF
Continuing education 140,000 CHF 11,667 CHF
Secondary school 115,000 CHF 9,583 CHF
Higher secondary school 130,000 CHF 10,833 CHF
Vocational baccalaureate 150,000 CHF 12,500 CHF
Apprenticeship 108,000 CHF 9,000 CHF
University of applied sciences 184,615 CHF 15,385 CHF
University 184,500 CHF 15,375 CHF
By gender Gross per year Monthly wage Ø age Ø work experience
Male 176,096 CHF 14,675 CHF 44.0 17.4
Female 181,487 CHF 15,124 CHF 41.3 18.5

Factors influencing the salary

The salary of a finance director in Switzerland is shaped by numerous factors: workplace location is decisive, as pay varies significantly by canton – earning potential is highest in Zurich, Bern and Appenzell Innerrhoden, while Ticino, Aargau and Zug see lower figures. Work experience also plays a central role, since finance directors typically bring many years of leadership experience in the finance function. Company size, industry, and academic background – such as a university or university of applied sciences degree in finance or business administration – further shape the level of pay.

Job profile & responsibilities

The finance director holds overall responsibility for a company's financial strategy and financial management. Core tasks include steering budgeting, financial planning and reporting, monitoring liquidity, and advising the executive board on financial and strategic matters. The finance director also leads the finance team, is responsible for compliance, and contributes significantly to the company's long-term financial stability and growth. The role requires extensive leadership experience along with solid knowledge of accounting, controlling and risk management.

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