it security engineer salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Average salary based on 291 salary entriesCHF 119 869
Average salary
< 1% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 36 000
1% earn betweenCHF 42 000 and CHF 50 000
8% earn betweenCHF 56 000 and CHF 69 720
8% earn betweenCHF 72 800 and CHF 85 000
17% earn betweenCHF 87 000 and CHF 103 400
19% earn betweenCHF 105 000 and CHF 123 500
average salary CHF 119 869
8% earn betweenCHF 125 000 and CHF 130 000
12% earn betweenCHF 131 796 and CHF 143 700
10% earn betweenCHF 145 000 and CHF 157 000
9% earn betweenCHF 158 791 and CHF 175 000
4% earn betweenCHF 178 000 and CHF 190 000
2% earn betweenCHF 204 000 and CHF 215 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 225 000 and CHF 229 500
1% earn betweenCHF 240 000 and CHF 247 850
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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

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 82 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 82 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 108 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 107 488
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 139 436
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 139 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 148 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 143 700
Men: 55+average salary CHF 149 550
Women: 55+average salary CHF 149 050
Average salary CHF 119 883

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 92 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 152 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

it security engineer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 748
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 147 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 152 000
Average salary CHF 119 869
+65%

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 average salary was CHF 118 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 127 000 per year.

Salary trend

it security engineer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 775
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 000
Average salary CHF 119 883

Jobs for it security engineer

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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 annually. 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

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 165 0005 jobs
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 149 100Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 138 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 133 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 132 5009 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 132 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 130 551Set up Job Alert
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 129 376Set up Job Alert
  10. Education
    CHF 123 5369 jobs

Salary by cantons for it security engineer

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

ZH

Zurich

it security engineer

CHF 111 620

average salary

Salary by canton

it security engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 113 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 112 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 115 597
Fribourg average salary CHF 128 902
Geneva average salary CHF 116 025
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 120 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 102 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 121 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 107 100
Zurich average salary CHF 119 883
Average salary CHF 111 620