backup specialist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 107 000

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How much does a backup specialist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time backup specialist earns an average gross salary of CHF 107 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 40 000 to CHF 182 000, based on 69 entries.
  • 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

backup specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 44 800
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 71 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 65 520
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 136 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 136 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 168 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 107 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a backup specialist relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 141 625 per year.

Salary by work experience

backup specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 250
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 141 625
Average salary CHF 107 000
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for backup specialist have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 105 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 130 750 per year.

Salary trend

backup specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 750
Average salary CHF 107 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a backup specialist is Education, with an average salary of CHF 141 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for backup specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 141 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 121 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 108 125Set up Job Alert
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 106 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 92 300Set up Job Alert
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 50 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for backup specialist

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

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Throughout Switzerland

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CHF 107 000

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Zurich average salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 107 000