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
median
MenWomen
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.
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
Median salary
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Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 190 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 183 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 142 500Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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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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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.