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security architect salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 115 733

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How much does a security architect earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time security architect earns an average gross salary of CHF 115 733 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 36 000 to CHF 245 000, based on 329 entries.
  • Updated 2 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, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 750
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 79 375
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 107 488
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 105 840
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 136 216
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 136 216
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 149 100
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 147 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 149 100
Women: 55+average salary CHF 149 000
Average salary CHF 115 733

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 93 450. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 550 per year.

Salary by work experience

security architect, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 450
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 748
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 146 750
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 150 550
Average salary CHF 115 733
+61%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 111 550. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 118 100 per year.

Salary trend

security architect, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 550
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 100
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 000
Average salary CHF 115 733
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a security architect is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 160 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for security architect, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 160 0003 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 149 1002 jobs
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 142 00011 jobs
  4. Industry various
    CHF 140 0005 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 135 00010 jobs
  6. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 133 0001 job
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 132 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 130 5512 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 129 3765 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 123 5362 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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Zurich

security architect

CHF 115 733

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