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chief technology officer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 100 000

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How much does a chief technology officer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chief technology officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 100 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 246 667, based on 2 588 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

chief technology officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary100k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 66 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 860
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 82 757
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 104 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 103 488
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 226
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 108 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 115 700
Women: 55+average salary CHF 114 225
Average salary CHF 100 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 92 557. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief technology officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary100k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 028
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 557
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 841
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 416
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 910
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 100 000
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 100 366. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 104 130 per year.

Salary trend

chief technology officer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary100k
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 366
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 130
Average salary CHF 100 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief technology officer is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 220 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief technology officer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 220 0001 job
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 160 0002 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 152 0002 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 135 75018 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 135 0005 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 125 5005 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 120 0001 job
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 120 0005 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 120 0005 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 116 45013 jobs

Salary by cantons for chief technology officer

The top two high-paying cantons for chief technology 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 technology officer

CHF 100 000

average salary

Salary by canton

chief technology officer

Average salary100k
Aargau average salary CHF 103 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 95 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 110 800
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 103 278
Fribourg average salary CHF 100 000
Geneva average salary CHF 107 900
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 90 837
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 92 300
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 89 142
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 93 176
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 94 816
Solothurn average salary CHF 99 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 106 718
Thurgau average salary CHF 98 750
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 101 114
Valais average salary CHF 90 000
Zug average salary CHF 110 000
Zurich average salary CHF 110 500
Average salary CHF 100 000