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director of technical operations salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 172 salary entriesCHF 249 390
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 63 000 and CHF 63 000
16% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 114 400
5% earn betweenCHF 121 199 and CHF 145 439
10% earn betweenCHF 156 700 and CHF 192 287
3% earn betweenCHF 196 948 and CHF 202 775
7% earn betweenCHF 212 098 and CHF 230 278
16% earn betweenCHF 233 075 and CHF 257 548
median CHF 249 390
16% earn betweenCHF 265 706 and CHF 293 675
11% earn betweenCHF 302 998 and CHF 316 982
7% earn betweenCHF 326 305 and CHF 349 613
3% earn betweenCHF 357 770 and CHF 375 251
2% earn betweenCHF 393 897 and CHF 416 272
2% earn betweenCHF 445 173 and CHF 470 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 489 458 and CHF 489 458
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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 technical operations, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 180 283
Women: 25-35median CHF 187 159
Men: 35-45median CHF 268 036
Women: 35-45median CHF 254 052
Men: 45-55median CHF 268 036
Women: 45-55median CHF 224 250
Men: 55+median CHF 256 383
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 249 390

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 180 283. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 269 201 per year.

Salary by work experience

director of technical operations, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 212 098
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 237 737
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 180 283
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 236 804
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 269 201
21+ yearsmedian CHF 254 051
median CHF 249 390
+20%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for director of technical operations have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 256 383. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 256 383 per year.

Salary trend

director of technical operations, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 256 383
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 256 383
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 123 500
median CHF 249 390

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a director of technical operations is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 314 651 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for director of technical operations, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 314 6512 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 311 8544 jobs
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 302 9981 job
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 293 6747 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 279 6906 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 268 0364 jobs
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 265 7061 job
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 262 209Set up Job Alert
  9. Industry various
    CHF 251 7213 jobs
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 249 3901 job

Salary by cantons for director of technical operations

The top two high-paying cantons for director of technical operations are Zug and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

director of technical operations

CHF 104 000

median salary

Salary by canton

director of technical operations

median
Aargaumedian CHF 110 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 111 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 111 500
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 101 500
Fribourgmedian CHF 95 275
Genevamedian CHF 99 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 85 400
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 108 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 110 000
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 106 450
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 118 100
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 125 250
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 96 000
Valaismedian CHF 87 400
Zugmedian CHF 261 547
Zurichmedian CHF 249 390
median CHF 104 000