backup specialist salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 115 000

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How much does a backup specialist earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time backup specialist earns an average gross salary of CHF 115 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 60 000 to CHF 230 000, based on 18 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, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 125 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 65 520
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 152 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 170 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 115 000

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 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 180 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

backup specialist, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 250
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 180 000
Average salary CHF 115 000
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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 83 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 160 000 per year.

Salary trend

backup specialist, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 115 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a backup specialist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 170 000 annually. Followed by Education and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for backup specialist, Zurich

Industry

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 76 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
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  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  10. Catering / Hotel
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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.

ZH

Zurich

backup specialist

CHF 115 000

average salary

Salary by canton

backup specialist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
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 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 107 000