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, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 130 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 167 128
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 200 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 172 500
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 130 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 202 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
chief information security officer, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 139 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 149 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 202 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 182 600
21+ yearsmedian CHF 175 000
median CHF 170 000
+35%
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 170 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 190 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a chief information security officer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 213 500 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for chief information security officer, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Utilities
CHF 213 500Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 185 1001 job
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 165 0001 job
Catering / Hotel
CHF 149 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 136 564Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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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.