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
MenWomen
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.
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
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 240 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 188 0004 jobs
Insurance
CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 177 5002 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 176 0003 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 159 5003 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 157 5003 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 157 0001 job
Industry various
CHF 156 0002 jobs
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.