chief technology officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 100 000

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How much does a chief technology officer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chief technology officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 100 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 246 667, based on 2 757 entries.
  • Updated 3 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

chief technology officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 68 772
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 938
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 82 840
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 104 022
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 103 911
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 113 431
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 117 067
Women: 55+average salary CHF 115 350
Average salary CHF 100 058

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a chief technology officer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 93 333. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 112 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief technology officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 005
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 390
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 333
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 072
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 400
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 112 250
Average salary CHF 100 065
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief technology officer have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 101 200. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 110 173 per year.

Salary trend

chief technology officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 173
Average salary CHF 100 057
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief technology officer is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 220 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief technology officer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 220 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 165 0006 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 152 00017 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 137 248Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 136 216Set up Job Alert
  6. Utilities
    CHF 124 4501 job
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 120 0001 job
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 120 0001 job
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 115 82620 jobs

Salary by cantons for chief technology officer

The top two high-paying cantons for chief technology officer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

chief technology officer

CHF 100 000

average salary

Salary by canton

chief technology officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 104 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 95 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 110 800
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 100 700
Fribourg average salary CHF 100 000
Geneva average salary CHF 109 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 88 702
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 92 650
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 86 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 352
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 99 616
Solothurn average salary CHF 101 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 104 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 102 500
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 104 260
Valais average salary CHF 90 000
Zug average salary CHF 110 000
Zurich average salary CHF 110 500
Average salary CHF 100 000