chief information security officer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 166 419

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How much does a chief information security officer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time chief information security officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 166 419 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 91 000 to CHF 260 000, based on 36 entries.
  • Updated 17 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 information security officer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 181 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 189 451
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 170 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 166 419

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 130 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 200 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief information security officer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 142 060
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 145 560
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 200 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 175 000
Average salary CHF 166 419
+35%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 170 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 194 500 per year.

Salary trend

chief information security officer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 170 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 194 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 159 000
Average salary CHF 166 419

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief information security officer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 216 061 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief information security officer, Zurich

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 216 061Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 189 451Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 169 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 149 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 134 4181 job
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A1 job
  10. Education
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Salary by cantons for chief information security officer

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

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Zurich

chief information security officer

CHF 166 418

average salary

Salary by canton

chief information security officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 152 409
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 174 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 166 418
Average salary CHF 155 000