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backup specialist salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 65 salary entriesCHF 105 000
median
3% earn betweenCHF 38 400 and CHF 40 000
6% earn betweenCHF 46 000 and CHF 53 000
11% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 65 000
9% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 75 129
11% earn betweenCHF 83 000 and CHF 92 300
3% earn betweenCHF 98 000 and CHF 100 000
23% earn betweenCHF 103 200 and CHF 112 000
median CHF 105 000
6% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 125 000
8% earn betweenCHF 128 500 and CHF 130 000
8% earn betweenCHF 137 000 and CHF 144 000
5% earn betweenCHF 150 000 and CHF 155 000
2% earn betweenCHF 160 000 and CHF 160 000
3% earn betweenCHF 168 000 and CHF 170 000
3% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 182 000

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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

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 62 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 38 400
Men: 25-35median CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 71 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 110 700
Women: 35-45median CHF 62 400
Men: 45-55median CHF 133 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 130 000
Men: 55+median CHF 164 000
Women: 55+median CHF 60 000
median CHF 105 000

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 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 129 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

backup specialist, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 103 200
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 94 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 60 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 129 250
21+ yearsmedian CHF 111 400
median CHF 105 000
+8%

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 median salary was CHF 104 502. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 129 250 per year.

Salary trend

backup specialist, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 98 000
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 104 502
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 68 250
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 129 250
median CHF 105 000

Highest-Paying industries

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

Highest-Paying industries for backup specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 141 0001 job
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 121 0006 jobs
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 110 7006 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 105 00011 jobs
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 92 3001 job
  8. Insurance
    CHF 85 0003 jobs
  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 Zurich and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

backup specialist

CHF 105 000

median salary

Salary by canton

backup specialist

median
Aargaumedian CHF 0
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 0
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 0
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 105 000
median CHF 105 000

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