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director of information technology salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 318 salary entriesCHF 146 250
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 11 250 and CHF 23 486
2% earn betweenCHF 38 300 and CHF 54 600
1% earn betweenCHF 59 700 and CHF 71 600
7% earn betweenCHF 78 650 and CHF 93 600
11% earn betweenCHF 95 000 and CHF 110 000
18% earn betweenCHF 112 000 and CHF 130 800
24% earn betweenCHF 133 000 and CHF 162 000
median CHF 146 250
12% earn betweenCHF 165 000 and CHF 185 000
11% earn betweenCHF 188 000 and CHF 210 000
5% earn betweenCHF 220 000 and CHF 235 000
4% earn betweenCHF 245 000 and CHF 268 000
2% earn betweenCHF 278 000 and CHF 287 500
< 1% earn betweenCHF 300 000 and CHF 300 000
2% earn betweenCHF 310 000 and CHF 330 000
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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

director of information technology, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 38 300
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 112 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 109 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 142 300
Women: 35-45median CHF 140 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 160 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 160 000
Men: 55+median CHF 147 000
Women: 55+median CHF 150 000
median CHF 146 250

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a director of information technology relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 118 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 175 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

director of information technology, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 140 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 127 250
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 118 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 129 600
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 151 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 175 000
median CHF 146 250
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for director of information technology have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 150 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 159 625 per year.

Salary trend

director of information technology, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 136 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 159 625
median CHF 146 250

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a director of information technology is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 240 000 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for director of information technology, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 240 0001 job
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 188 0004 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 177 5002 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 176 0003 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 159 5003 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 157 5003 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 157 0001 job
  9. Industry various
    CHF 156 0002 jobs
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 155 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for director of information technology

The top two high-paying cantons for director of information technology are Geneva and Basel-Stadt. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

director of information technology

CHF 132 065

median salary

Salary by canton

director of information technology

median
Aargaumedian CHF 131 500
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 132 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 120 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 150 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 130 000
Genevamedian CHF 160 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 130 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 115 000
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 130 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 145 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 128 000
Thurgaumedian CHF 125 000
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 135 050
Valaismedian CHF 106 444
Zugmedian CHF 131 950
Zurichmedian CHF 146 250
median CHF 132 065