head of security salaries Zurich
Annual Gross Salary
This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.
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
head of security, Zurich
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of security relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 96 333. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 169 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of security, Zurich
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of security have changed over time.
In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 142 000. From 2019-2021, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 151 580 per year.
Salary trend
head of security, Zurich
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a head of security is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 198 000 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of security, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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- Information technology / TelecomCHF 198 000Set up Job Alert
- Banking / Financial institutionsCHF 165 790Set up Job Alert
- Transport / LogisticsCHF 154 000Set up Job Alert
- Media / Printing / PublishingCHF 151 580Set up Job Alert
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 135 0002 jobs
- Machine / System constructionCHF 128 000Set up Job Alert
- Retail trade / WholesalingCHF 125 600Set up Job Alert
- Health care / Social servicesCHF 119 671Set up Job Alert
- Tourism / Travel / RecreationCHF 112 500Set up Job Alert
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 85 666Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for head of security
The top two high-paying cantons for head of security are Zurich and Bern. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Zurich
head of security
CHF 114 400
median salary
Salary by canton
head of security