ict system engineer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 97 536

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How much does a ict system engineer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time ict system engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 536 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 29 400 to CHF 180 000, based on 904 entries.
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  • 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

ict system engineer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 67 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 770
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 003
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 305
Men: 55+average salary CHF 128 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 97 439

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a ict system engineer 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 118 805 per year.

Salary by work experience

ict system engineer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 775
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 113 625
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 118 805
Average salary CHF 97 441
+49%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for ict system engineer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 95 655. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 104 333 per year.

Salary trend

ict system engineer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 977
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 655
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 333
Average salary CHF 97 441

Jobs for ict system engineer

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a ict system engineer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for ict system engineer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 0003 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 117 2501 job
  3. Education
    CHF 114 7505 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 113 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 106 50010 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 106 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 105 300Set up Job Alert
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Utilities
    CHF 100 0003 jobs

Salary by cantons for ict system engineer

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

ZH

Zurich

ict system engineer

CHF 97 536

average salary

Salary by canton

ict system engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 88 400
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 93 134
Basel Land average salary CHF 95 177
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 92 300
Fribourg average salary CHF 98 600
Geneva average salary CHF 100 050
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 74 100
Jura average salary CHF 100 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 88 512
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 81 900
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 86 750
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 87 945
Solothurn average salary CHF 83 518
Schwyz average salary CHF 94 288
Thurgau average salary CHF 85 530
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 99 050
Valais average salary CHF 90 000
Zug average salary CHF 90 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 536
Average salary CHF 94 340