director of technical operations salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 101 476

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How much does a director of technical operations earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time director of technical operations earns an average gross salary of CHF 101 476 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 20 000 to CHF 223 000, based on 1 636 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 technical operations, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 369
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 89 906
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 104 084
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 104 185
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 107 980
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 108 613
Men: 55+average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 104 142
Average salary CHF 101 506

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 93 850. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 108 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

director of technical operations, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 700
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 850
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 280
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 844
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 108 600
Average salary CHF 101 363
+9%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for director of technical operations have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 103 891. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 104 000 per year.

Salary trend

director of technical operations, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 500
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 891
Average salary CHF 101 516
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a director of technical operations is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for director of technical operations, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 140 0005 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 138 0006 jobs
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 117 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 110 9502 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 109 0002 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 106 69310 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 105 6251 job
  10. Education
    CHF 104 0319 jobs

Salary by cantons for director of technical operations

The top two high-paying cantons for director of technical operations 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 technical operations

CHF 101 434

average salary

Salary by canton

director of technical operations

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 111 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 111 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 125 533
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 103 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 98 750
Geneva average salary CHF 102 950
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 85 000
Jura average salary CHF 97 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 104 520
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 109 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 112 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 118 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 94 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 129 250
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 98 000
Valais average salary CHF 89 700
Zug average salary CHF 121 800
Zurich average salary CHF 109 000
Average salary CHF 101 434