cto salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 100 110

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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 100 110 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 246 667, based on 2 741 entries.
  • Updated 5 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 68 750
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 630
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 935
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 82 843
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 104 012
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 103 889
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 113 581
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 117 100
Women: 55+average salary CHF 115 896
Average salary CHF 100 073

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 93 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 112 214 per year.

Salary by work experience

cto, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 887
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 568
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 975
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 666
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 112 214
Average salary CHF 100 089
+17%

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 101 133. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 110 380 per year.

Salary trend

cto, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 133
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 380
Average salary CHF 100 066
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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 165 0003 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 152 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 137 24815 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 136 2162 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 124 45011 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 120 0002 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 120 0002 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 116 4505 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 100 057

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 109 500
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 86 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 93 375
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 99 616
Solothurn average salary CHF 100 900
Schwyz average salary CHF 104 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 103 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 104 000
Valais average salary CHF 90 000
Zug average salary CHF 110 000
Zurich average salary CHF 111 157
Average salary CHF 100 057