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cio salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 135 134

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How much does a cio earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time cio earns an average gross salary of CHF 135 134 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 29 920 to CHF 318 125, based on 2 083 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

cio, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 101 400
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 132 771
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 133 614
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 150 124
Women: 55+average salary CHF 155 000
Average salary CHF 135 102

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 122 827. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

cio, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 762
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 827
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 350
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 516
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 135 102
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for cio have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 140 333. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 148 146 per year.

Salary trend

cio, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 375
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 333
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 148 146
Average salary CHF 135 124
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cio is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 174 500 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cio, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 174 5005 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 156 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 155 00013 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 147 0002 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 146 2833 jobs
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 143 8326 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 140 0006 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 137 2004 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 136 3751 job

Salary by cantons for cio

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

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Throughout Switzerland

cio

CHF 135 141

average salary

Salary by canton

cio

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 130 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 137 400
Basel Land average salary CHF 124 475
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 133 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 129 250
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 115 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 132 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 140 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 140 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 121 976
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 140 000
Valais average salary CHF 104 000
Zug average salary CHF 135 000
Zurich average salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 135 141