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it engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 105 133

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How much does a it engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time it engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 105 133 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 11 000 to CHF 220 000, based on 944 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

it engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 77 178
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 77 178
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 008
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 116 789
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 117 018
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 126 375
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 126 488
Men: 55+average salary CHF 134 286
Women: 55+average salary CHF 133 086
Average salary CHF 105 175

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a it engineer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 92 701. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 131 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

it engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 701
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 625
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 131 000
Average salary CHF 105 254
+41%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for it engineer have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 112 250. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 112 350 per year.

Salary trend

it engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 575
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 350
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 250
Average salary CHF 105 169
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a it engineer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 131 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for it engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 131 00017 jobs
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 128 00020 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 127 50045 jobs
  4. Insurance
    CHF 126 00023 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 122 0006 jobs
  6. Education
    CHF 120 00015 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 120 00021 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 119 46318 jobs
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 113 4002 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 108 67518 jobs

Salary by cantons for it engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for it engineer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

it engineer

CHF 105 267

average salary

Salary by canton

it engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 109 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 120 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 121 001
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 138 293
Fribourg average salary CHF 83 000
Geneva average salary CHF 106 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 89 572
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 105 225
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 118 332
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 104 875
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 105 267