Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
it manager, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 78 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 99 989
Women: 25-35median CHF 99 990
Men: 35-45median CHF 130 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 130 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 136 395
Women: 45-55median CHF 136 395
Men: 55+median CHF 140 000
Women: 55+median CHF 121 165
median CHF 123 843
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 106 412. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 141 135 per year.
Salary by work experience
it manager, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 106 412
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 113 520
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 120 003
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 132 774
21+ yearsmedian CHF 141 135
median CHF 123 932
+18%
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 124 510. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 126 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a it manager is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 147 085 annually. Followed by Insurance and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for it manager, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 147 08553 jobs
Insurance
CHF 145 00029 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 140 35599 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 136 40030 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 135 00030 jobs
Utilities
CHF 130 00021 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 130 00027 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 129 00037 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 120 40049 jobs
Education
CHF 120 00028 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.
