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it manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 123 283

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How much does a it manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time it manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 123 283 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 261 000, based on 1 717 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

it manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 79 053
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 79 524
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 128 010
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 128 010
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 136 383
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 136 358
Men: 55+average salary CHF 141 249
Women: 55+average salary CHF 139 000
Average salary CHF 123 255

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 105 859. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 142 836 per year.

Salary by work experience

it manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 859
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 118
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 131 708
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 142 836
Average salary CHF 123 164
+19%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for it manager have changed over time.

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 123 083. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 126 000 per year.

Salary trend

it manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 800
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 083
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 123 255
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a it manager is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 147 020 annually. Followed by Insurance and Recruitment agency / Staffing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for it manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 147 02036 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 143 95117 jobs
  3. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 142 6002 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 140 000107 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 135 00023 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 133 00018 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 130 00015 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 129 00032 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 127 25827 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 120 000192 jobs

Salary by cantons for it manager

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

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Throughout Switzerland

it manager

CHF 123 074

average salary

Salary by canton

it manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 128 525
Basel Land average salary CHF 120 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 130 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 250
Geneva average salary CHF 130 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 110 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 117 813
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 118 105
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 95 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 98 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 130 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 116 000
Zurich average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 123 074