director of information technology salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 134 951

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How much does a director of information technology earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time director of information technology earns an average gross salary of CHF 134 951 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 29 920 to CHF 318 125, based on 2 009 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

director of information technology, 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 99 900
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 132 099
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 132 732
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 155 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 157 000
Average salary CHF 135 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 122 925. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 074 per year.

Salary by work experience

director of information technology, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 683
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 925
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 366
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 680
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 309
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 150 074
Average salary CHF 135 000
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for director of information technology have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 140 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 147 333 per year.

Salary trend

director of information technology, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 147 333
Average salary CHF 134 940

Jobs for director of information technology

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a director of information technology is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 175 500 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 director of information technology, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 175 50012 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 164 0898 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 157 0008 jobs
  4. Insurance
    CHF 155 00011 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 148 0001 job
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 145 5003 jobs
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 143 4158 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 140 00011 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 137 2008 jobs
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 133 5005 jobs

Salary by cantons for director of information technology

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

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Throughout Switzerland

director of information technology

CHF 134 940

average salary

Salary by canton

director of information technology

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 130 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 138 100
Basel Land average salary CHF 124 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 150 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 000
Geneva average salary CHF 162 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 132 500
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 128 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 109 260
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 130 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 143 450
Schwyz average salary CHF 140 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 120 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 136 500
Valais average salary CHF 106 456
Zug average salary CHF 135 750
Zurich average salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 134 940