Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
cto, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 66 700
Women: 16-25median CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 82 776
Women: 25-35median CHF 82 418
Men: 35-45median CHF 102 995
Women: 35-45median CHF 102 186
Men: 45-55median CHF 110 123
Women: 45-55median CHF 108 000
Men: 55+median CHF 114 500
Women: 55+median CHF 113 781
median CHF 100 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a cto relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 92 366. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
cto, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 96 057
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 93 166
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 92 366
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 98 251
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 105 160
21+ yearsmedian CHF 110 000
median CHF 100 000
+15%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for cto have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 100 366. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 104 130 per year.
The highest paying industry for a cto 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 cto, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 220 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 160 0004 jobs
Insurance
CHF 152 316Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 134 80712 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 132 5005 jobs
Utilities
CHF 122 00060 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 120 00017 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 116 4508 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 116 111Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 114 0001 job
Salary by cantons for cto
The top two high-paying cantons for cto are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
