Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
it manager, Zurich
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 79 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 81 248
Men: 25-35median CHF 100 525
Women: 25-35median CHF 100 525
Men: 35-45median CHF 135 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 135 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 140 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 139 334
Men: 55+median CHF 144 900
Women: 55+median CHF 89 000
median CHF 130 000
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 107 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 148 971 per year.
Salary by work experience
it manager, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 107 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 118 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 134 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 136 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 148 971
median CHF 130 000
+39%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for it manager have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 130 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 131 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a it manager is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for it manager, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Utilities
CHF 150 0005 jobs
Insurance
CHF 144 9517 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 139 8751 job
Public administration / Associations
CHF 138 00012 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 137 75016 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 137 50031 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 136 8004 jobs
Industry various
CHF 132 50026 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 130 000101 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 130 00016 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.
