Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
chief information security officer, Berne
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 0
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 124 750
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 145 770
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 162 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 145 770
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a chief information security officer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 157 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
chief information security officer, Berne
median
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 125 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 142 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 145 770
21+ yearsmedian CHF 157 500
median CHF 145 770
+26%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for chief information security officer have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 145 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 157 450 per year.
The highest paying industry for a chief information security officer is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 165 000 anually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for chief information security officer, Berne
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 165 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 160 498Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 157 500Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 145 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 142 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 125 0001 job
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 124 500Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Salary by cantons for chief information security officer
The top two high-paying cantons for chief information security officer are Geneva and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.