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security architect salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 111 058

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How much does a security architect earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time security architect earns an average gross salary of CHF 111 058 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 800 to CHF 229 500, based on 1 208 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

security architect, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 127 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 126 758
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 140 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 140 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 137 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 111 058

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 94 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 146 750 per year.

Salary by work experience

security architect, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 716
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 124 750
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 146 750
Average salary CHF 110 777
+55%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for security architect have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 110 000. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 115 733 per year.

Salary trend

security architect, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 733
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 111 034
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a security architect is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 143 750 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for security architect, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 143 7502 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 130 00017 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 130 00010 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 127 9317 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 127 0002 jobs
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 119 26019 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 119 00014 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 117 0006 jobs
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 116 8553 jobs

Salary by cantons for security architect

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

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Throughout Switzerland

security architect

CHF 111 033

average salary

Salary by canton

security architect

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 114 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 111 300
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 114 645
Fribourg average salary CHF 128 902
Geneva average salary CHF 120 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 118 855
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 102 500
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 122 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 107 550
Zurich average salary CHF 115 733
Average salary CHF 111 033