director of information technology salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 135 049

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How much does a director of information technology earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time director of information technology earns an average gross salary of CHF 135 049 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 29 920 to CHF 318 125, based on 2 037 entries.
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  • 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

director of information technology, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 101 400
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 99 879
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 132 880
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 133 512
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 150 028
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 155 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 156 500
Average salary CHF 135 032

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 122 811. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 279 per year.

Salary by work experience

director of information technology, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 550
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 811
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 840
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 522
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 150 279
Average salary CHF 135 011
+19%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for director of information technology have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 140 333. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 150 000 per year.

Salary trend

director of information technology, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 375
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 333
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 135 023

Jobs for director of information technology

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a director of information technology is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 175 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for director of information technology, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 175 0001 job
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 163 300Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 157 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 155 0002 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 148 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 146 1411 job
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 143 4155 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 140 0005 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 138 1002 jobs
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 133 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for director of information technology

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

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Throughout Switzerland

director of information technology

CHF 135 000

average salary

Salary by canton

director of information technology

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 130 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 137 800
Basel Land average salary CHF 124 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 150 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 000
Geneva average salary CHF 160 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 131 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 128 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 109 260
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 130 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 140 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 140 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 120 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 140 000
Valais average salary CHF 106 456
Zug average salary CHF 135 750
Zurich average salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 135 000