application and database administrator salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 105 000

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How much does a application and database administrator earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time application and database administrator earns an average gross salary of CHF 105 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 11 952 to CHF 199 500, based on 201 entries.
  • Updated 4 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

application and database administrator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 55 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 250
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 115 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 102 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 137 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 135 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 129 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 155 000
Average salary CHF 105 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a application and database administrator relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 135 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

application and database administrator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 850
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 486
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
Average salary CHF 105 000
+69%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for application and database administrator have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 114 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

application and database administrator, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 500
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 587
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 000
Average salary CHF 105 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a application and database administrator is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 137 000 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for application and database administrator, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 137 0001 job
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 105 0005 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 103 800Set up Job Alert
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 102 613Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 101 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Insurance
    CHF 100 0001 job
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 95 296Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for application and database administrator

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

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Throughout Switzerland

application and database administrator

CHF 105 000

average salary

Salary by canton

application and database administrator

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 103 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 135 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
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 120 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 121 000
Average salary CHF 105 000