application and system administrator salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 86 873

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How much does a application and system administrator earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time application and system administrator earns an average gross salary of CHF 86 873 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 23 220 to CHF 166 500, based on 309 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

application and system administrator, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 520
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 84 440
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 96 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 96 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 107 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 102 370
Men: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 103 950
Average salary CHF 86 865

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a application and system administrator relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 73 750. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 106 870 per year.

Salary by work experience

application and system administrator, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 750
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 667
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 106 870
Average salary CHF 86 951
+45%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for application and system administrator have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 88 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 89 376 per year.

Salary trend

application and system administrator, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 300
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 376
Average salary CHF 86 951

Jobs for application and system administrator

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a application and system administrator is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 111 500 annually. 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 application and system administrator, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 111 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 109 0004 jobs
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 100 3502 jobs
  4. Industry various
    CHF 95 5502 jobs
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 93 375Set up Job Alert
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 90 033Set up Job Alert
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 88 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 87 591Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 85 0008 jobs

Salary by cantons for application and system administrator

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

ZH

Zurich

application and system administrator

CHF 86 856

average salary

Salary by canton

application and system administrator

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 82 345
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 80 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 87 900
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 84 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 88 200
Geneva average salary CHF 92 400
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 78 348
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 80 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 94 862
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 74 107
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 73 450
Thurgau average salary CHF 91 150
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 91 000
Valais average salary CHF 82 550
Zug average salary CHF 87 503
Zurich average salary CHF 86 856
Average salary CHF 83 026