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
MenWomen
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.
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
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 140 500Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 132 2502 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 130 0005 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 125 025Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 119 76014 jobs
Utilities
CHF 118 9125 jobs
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.