director of information technology salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 150 000

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How much does a director of information technology earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time director of information technology earns an average gross salary of CHF 150 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 44 777 to CHF 330 000, based on 362 entries.
  • Updated 7 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

director of information technology, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 633
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 113 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 111 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 145 527
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 135 100
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 162 750
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 165 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 155 000
Average salary CHF 150 000

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 120 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 170 823 per year.

Salary by work experience

director of information technology, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 129 750
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 153 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 170 823
Average salary CHF 150 000
+22%

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 150 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 163 280 per year.

Salary trend

director of information technology, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 139 588
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 163 280
Average salary CHF 150 000

Jobs for director of information technology

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a director of information technology is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 230 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for director of information technology, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 230 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 189 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 177 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 175 833Set up Job Alert
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 156 4875 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 154 7002 jobs
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 154 600Set up Job Alert
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 151 000Set 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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Zurich

director of information technology

CHF 150 000

average salary

Salary by canton

director of information technology

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 130 500
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 135 059