Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
help desk expert, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 58 350
Women: 16-25median CHF 58 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 74 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 74 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 79 000
Men: 55+median CHF 83 897
Women: 55+median CHF 83 897
median CHF 68 975
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a help desk expert relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 300. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 103 300 per year.
Salary by work experience
help desk expert, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 64 300
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 72 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 76 700
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 103 300
median CHF 68 975
+61%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for help desk expert have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 70 112. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 72 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a help desk expert is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 95 000 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for help desk expert, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Utilities
CHF 95 0002 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 86 1676 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 85 700Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 84 50010 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 76 900Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 76 40015 jobs
Education
CHF 75 5407 jobs
Insurance
CHF 75 2004 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 75 15012 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 70 1457 jobs
Salary by cantons for help desk expert
The top two high-paying cantons for help desk expert are Zurich and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.