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chief information security officer salaries Geneva

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 14 salary entriesCHF 170 000
median
14% earn betweenCHF 125 000 and CHF 125 000
7% earn betweenCHF 139 000 and CHF 139 000
7% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 140 000
7% earn betweenCHF 144 400 and CHF 144 400
7% earn betweenCHF 150 000 and CHF 150 000
7% earn betweenCHF 160 000 and CHF 160 000
7% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 180 000
14% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 200 000
7% earn betweenCHF 204 000 and CHF 204 000
7% earn betweenCHF 216 000 and CHF 216 000
7% earn betweenCHF 270 000 and CHF 270 000
7% earn betweenCHF 300 000 and CHF 300 000
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Salary by age & gender

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, Geneva

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Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 125 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 190 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 170 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 225 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 170 000

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 200 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief information security officer, Geneva

median
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 144 400
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 125 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 200 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 190 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 139 000
median CHF 170 000
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief information security officer have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 165 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 200 000 per year.

Salary trend

chief information security officer, Geneva

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 165 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 200 000
median CHF 170 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief information security officer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 190 000 anually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief information security officer, Geneva

Industry

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 190 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 183 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 142 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
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  5. Consulting various
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  6. Education
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  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  9. Service sector in general
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  10. Utilities
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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.

GE

Geneva

chief information security officer

CHF 150 996

median salary

Salary by canton

chief information security officer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 0
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 145 770
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 170 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 0
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 170 000
median CHF 150 996