4 days ago
Information Security Architect (80-100%)
Place of work:
Wangen b. Dübendorf
Workload:
80 – 100%
Contract type:
Permanent position
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it security engineer salaries Zurich
Annual Gross Salary
Median based on 268 salary entriesCHF 117 998
median
2% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 24 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 36 000
1% earn betweenCHF 45 000 and CHF 54 779
9% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 68 000
10% earn betweenCHF 72 800 and CHF 87 500
15% earn betweenCHF 90 000 and CHF 102 000
21% earn betweenCHF 105 000 and CHF 126 000
median CHF 117 998
7% earn betweenCHF 128 000 and CHF 135 500
16% earn betweenCHF 138 200 and CHF 155 000
8% earn betweenCHF 157 000 and CHF 170 000
5% earn betweenCHF 175 000 and CHF 192 000
3% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 215 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 225 000 and CHF 225 000
1% earn betweenCHF 240 000 and CHF 250 518
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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, Zurich
median
Men: 16-25median CHF 75 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 77 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 105 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 102 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 140 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 140 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 145 200
Women: 45-55median CHF 108 000
Men: 55+median CHF 149 000
Women: 55+median CHF 147 000
median CHF 117 997
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 87 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
it security engineer, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 87 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 101 450
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 115 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 124 399
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 143 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 150 500
median CHF 117 998
+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 116 800. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 124 000 per year.
Salary trend
it security engineer, Zurich
median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 116 800
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 108 500
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 124 000
median CHF 117 997
Jobs for it security engineer
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a it security engineer is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 165 000 anually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for it security engineer, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 165 0002 jobs
- Legal / Business adviceCHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
- Medical TechnologyCHF 142 0001 job
- Banking / Financial institutionsCHF 138 850Set up Job Alert
- Media / Printing / PublishingCHF 133 000Set up Job Alert
- Industry variousCHF 132 5005 jobs
- Commercial operation / Skilled craftsCHF 132 000Set up Job Alert
- Transport / LogisticsCHF 130 551Set up Job Alert
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 129 376Set up Job Alert
- Health care / Social servicesCHF 120 165Set up Job Alert
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.
Zurich
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
