Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
chief investment officer, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 185 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 217 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 290 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 300 000
Men: 55+median CHF 275 000
Women: 55+median CHF 300 000
median CHF 239 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a chief investment officer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 190 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 300 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
chief investment officer, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 220 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 230 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 202 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 190 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 270 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 300 000
median CHF 239 500
+36%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for chief investment officer have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 270 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 300 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a chief investment officer is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 290 000 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for chief investment officer, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Insurance
CHF 290 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 244 5005 jobs
Utilities
CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
N/A1 job
Consulting various
N/A1 job
Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Service sector in general
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Catering / Hotel
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Salary by cantons for chief investment officer
The top two high-paying cantons for chief investment officer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.