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it security engineer salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 981 salary entriesCHF 116 041
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 12 000
1% earn betweenCHF 19 200 and CHF 32 500
6% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 57 000
6% earn betweenCHF 58 644 and CHF 68 000
14% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 90 350
20% earn betweenCHF 91 000 and CHF 111 000
20% earn betweenCHF 112 000 and CHF 133 000
median CHF 116 041
15% earn betweenCHF 133 500 and CHF 152 600
6% earn betweenCHF 154 000 and CHF 166 215
5% earn betweenCHF 168 400 and CHF 182 000
2% earn betweenCHF 183 417 and CHF 192 994
2% earn betweenCHF 196 049 and CHF 210 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 213 097 and CHF 225 945
1% earn betweenCHF 240 000 and CHF 260 000
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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, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 80 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 74 550
Men: 25-35median CHF 102 638
Women: 25-35median CHF 100 050
Men: 35-45median CHF 128 933
Women: 35-45median CHF 128 267
Men: 45-55median CHF 142 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 140 000
Men: 55+median CHF 141 000
Women: 55+median CHF 140 000
median CHF 116 041

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 97 818. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 149 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

it security engineer, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 97 818
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 141 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 149 000
median CHF 116 041
+52%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 120 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

it security engineer, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 110 500
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
median CHF 116 044

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a it security engineer is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 140 500 anually. Followed by Medical Technology and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for it security engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 140 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 132 2502 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 130 0005 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Insurance
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 125 025Set up Job Alert
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 119 76014 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 118 9125 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 117 5009 jobs

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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

it security engineer

CHF 115 975

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 115 975