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it security engineer salaries Zug

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 39 salary entriesCHF 185 394
median
3% earn betweenCHF 71 500 and CHF 71 500
5% earn betweenCHF 102 000 and CHF 108 000
15% earn betweenCHF 126 000 and CHF 139 750
18% earn betweenCHF 158 544 and CHF 170 477
13% earn betweenCHF 177 296 and CHF 189 656
median CHF 185 394
10% earn betweenCHF 196 049 and CHF 200 000
5% earn betweenCHF 213 097 and CHF 217 358
3% earn betweenCHF 255 885 and CHF 255 885
3% earn betweenCHF 266 371 and CHF 266 371
3% earn betweenCHF 277 026 and CHF 277 026
13% earn betweenCHF 287 681 and CHF 300 466
5% earn betweenCHF 336 692 and CHF 340 955
3% earn betweenCHF 351 609 and CHF 351 609
3% earn betweenCHF 383 574 and CHF 383 574

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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, Zug

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 170 477
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 173 887
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 289 492
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 298 335
Women: 45-55median CHF 287 681
Men: 55+median CHF 300 466
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 185 394

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 170 477. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 293 008 per year.

Salary by work experience

it security engineer, Zug

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 170 477
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 186 672
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 185 394
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 232 275
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 287 680
21+ yearsmedian CHF 293 008
median CHF 185 394
+72%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 181 131. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 198 180 per year.

Salary trend

it security engineer, Zug

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 181 131
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 198 180
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 134 000
median CHF 185 394

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a it security engineer is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 340 955 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for it security engineer, Zug

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 340 955Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 312 186Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 291 302Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 200 0001 job
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 189 656Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 181 1311 job
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 170 477Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A2 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  10. Education
    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.

ZG

Zug

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