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chief information security officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 155 000

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How much does a chief information security officer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chief information security officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 155 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 000 to CHF 291 500, based on 163 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 information security officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary155k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 127 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 153 267
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 157 772
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 165 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 155 000

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 133 750. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 168 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief information security officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary155k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 142 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 133 750
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 142 120
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 168 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 159 000
Average salary CHF 155 000
+12%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 155 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 159 450 per year.

Salary trend

chief information security officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary155k
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 142 120
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 155 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 159 450
Average salary CHF 155 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief information security officer is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 211 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief information security officer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 211 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 196 0002 jobs
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 184 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 173 250Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 171 4002 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 165 5002 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 162 837Set up Job Alert
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 159 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 158 2004 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 157 6351 job

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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Throughout Switzerland

chief information security officer

CHF 155 000

average salary

Salary by canton

chief information security officer

Average salary155k
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne 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