Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
chief risk officer, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 177 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 201 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 180 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 250 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 250 000
Men: 55+median CHF 280 000
Women: 55+median CHF 150 000
median CHF 201 040
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a chief risk officer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 177 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 247 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
chief risk officer, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 177 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 207 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 205 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 210 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 210 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 247 500
median CHF 201 040
+40%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for chief risk officer have changed over time.
In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 210 000. From 2019-2021, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 215 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a chief risk officer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 222 500 anually. Followed by Transport / Logistics and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for chief risk officer, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 222 5007 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 198 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 195 0008 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 180 0003 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 174 835Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 165 0001 job
Utilities
CHF 156 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
N/A1 job
Salary by cantons for chief risk officer
The top two high-paying cantons for chief risk officer are Geneva and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.