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head of it operations salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 150 000

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How much does a head of it operations earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of it operations earns an average gross salary of CHF 150 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 44 000 to CHF 242 000, based on 81 entries.
  • Updated 12 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

head of it operations, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 126 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 155 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 121 771
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 145 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 157 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 150 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 129 585. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 160 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of it operations, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 145 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 129 585
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 159 425
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 154 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 150 000
+10%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for head of it operations have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 156 000. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 183 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of it operations, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 183 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 156 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 139 800
Average salary CHF 150 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of it operations is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 232 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of it operations, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 232 0004 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 188 8001 job
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 187 5003 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 171 5003 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 163 5372 jobs
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 156 0001 job
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 155 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 155 00010 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 150 0001 job
  10. Industry various
    CHF 148 0007 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of it operations

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

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Throughout Switzerland

head of it operations

CHF 150 000

average salary

Salary by canton

head of it operations

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 148 000
Average salary CHF 150 000