systemadministrator salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 87 100

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How much does a systemadministrator earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time systemadministrator earns an average gross salary of CHF 87 100 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 23 220 to CHF 166 500, based on 326 entries.
  • Updated 7 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

systemadministrator, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 520
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 760
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 84 750
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 84 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 96 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 96 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 103 950
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 101 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 103 950
Average salary CHF 87 100

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 74 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

systemadministrator, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 770
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 750
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 87 113
+49%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for systemadministrator have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 90 000. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 95 550 per year.

Salary trend

systemadministrator, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 067
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 550
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
Average salary CHF 87 108
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a systemadministrator 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 systemadministrator, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 111 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 110 0001 job
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 100 350Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 95 775Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 93 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 92 400Set up Job Alert
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 88 0001 job
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 87 5911 job
  9. Education
    CHF 86 050Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 85 2003 jobs

Salary by cantons for systemadministrator

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

ZH

Zurich

systemadministrator

CHF 87 100

average salary

Salary by canton

systemadministrator

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 90 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 85 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 93 500
Geneva average salary CHF 94 500
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 75 053
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 85 475
Zug average salary CHF 88 578
Zurich average salary CHF 87 100
Average salary CHF 83 180