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cto salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 100 000

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How much does a cto earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time cto 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 2 698 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

cto, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 68 727
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 260
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 870
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 82 731
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 103 981
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 103 231
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 112 936
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 116 441
Women: 55+average salary CHF 114 732
Average salary CHF 100 004

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 93 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 894 per year.

Salary by work experience

cto, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 667
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 802
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 110 894
Average salary CHF 100 007
+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 101 200. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 110 000 per year.

Salary trend

cto, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 200
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 100 020
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Highest-Paying industries

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

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 220 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 152 0001 job
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 136 2161 job
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 135 7508 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 125 00017 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 120 0001 job
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 115 9009 jobs

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.

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Throughout Switzerland

cto

CHF 100 000

average salary

Salary by canton

cto

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 104 000
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 100 700
Fribourg average salary CHF 100 000
Geneva average salary CHF 108 700
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 88 702
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 93 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 85 200
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 94 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 99 616
Solothurn average salary CHF 100 900
Schwyz average salary CHF 104 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 101 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 103 600
Valais average salary CHF 90 000
Zug average salary CHF 110 250
Zurich average salary CHF 111 006
Average salary CHF 100 000