chief technology officer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 110 788

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How much does a chief technology officer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time chief technology officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 110 788 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 250 000, based on 505 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

chief technology officer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 55 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 725
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 86 900
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 117 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 111 250
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 122 850
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 116 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 118 300
Women: 55+average salary CHF 119 350
Average salary CHF 110 767

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 89 212. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 123 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief technology officer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 212
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 115 350
Average salary CHF 110 922
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief technology officer have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 110 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

chief technology officer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 111 043

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief technology officer is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 220 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief technology officer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 220 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 185 2004 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 160 0001 job
  4. Insurance
    CHF 152 0002 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 151 2008 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 146 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Utilities
    CHF 131 5002 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 130 0003 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 120 0003 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 120 0003 jobs

Salary by cantons for chief technology officer

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

ZH

Zurich

chief technology officer

CHF 110 500

average salary

Salary by canton

chief technology officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 103 000
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 103 278
Fribourg average salary CHF 100 000
Geneva average salary CHF 107 900
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 90 837
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 92 300
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 89 142
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 93 176
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 94 816
Solothurn average salary CHF 99 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 106 718
Thurgau average salary CHF 98 750
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 101 114
Valais average salary CHF 90 000
Zug average salary CHF 110 000
Zurich average salary CHF 110 500
Average salary CHF 100 000