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it security engineer salaries Basel-Stadt

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 21 salary entriesCHF 111 000
median
5% earn betweenCHF 54 000 and CHF 54 000
5% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 60 000
10% earn betweenCHF 81 350 and CHF 84 500
10% earn betweenCHF 88 000 and CHF 90 000
10% earn betweenCHF 95 000 and CHF 97 000
5% earn betweenCHF 104 455 and CHF 104 455
10% earn betweenCHF 109 900 and CHF 111 000
median CHF 111 000
5% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 120 000
10% earn betweenCHF 132 250 and CHF 135 000
10% earn betweenCHF 139 500 and CHF 140 000
10% earn betweenCHF 145 000 and CHF 147 000
5% earn betweenCHF 150 000 and CHF 150 000
5% earn betweenCHF 170 000 and CHF 170 000
5% earn betweenCHF 175 000 and CHF 175 000
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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 security engineer, Basel-Stadt

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 97 200
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 97 228
Women: 25-35median CHF 81 350
Men: 35-45median CHF 140 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 147 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 104 000
Women: 55+median CHF 145 000
median CHF 111 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 145 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

it security engineer, Basel-Stadt

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 99 727
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 111 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 145 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 121 000
median CHF 111 000
+34%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 110 450. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

it security engineer, Basel-Stadt

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 110 425
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 110 450
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
median CHF 111 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a it security engineer is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 162 500 anually. Followed by Insurance and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for it security engineer, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Industry various
    CHF 162 5002 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 158 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 145 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 139 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 132 250Set up Job Alert
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 109 7501 job
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 99 727Set up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 97 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 54 0004 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A1 job

Salary by cantons for it security engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for it security engineer are Zug and St. Gallen. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

BS

Basel-Stadt

it security engineer

CHF 116 000

median salary

Salary by canton

it security engineer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 130 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 110 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 111 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 124 250
Genevamedian CHF 125 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 120 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 158 161
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 120 000
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 185 394
Zurichmedian CHF 117 998
median CHF 116 000