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it solution architect salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 403 salary entriesCHF 132 626
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 13 700 and CHF 20 140
2% earn betweenCHF 37 000 and CHF 46 000
2% earn betweenCHF 51 000 and CHF 56 000
2% earn betweenCHF 59 000 and CHF 69 000
8% earn betweenCHF 72 000 and CHF 93 000
11% earn betweenCHF 94 000 and CHF 106 247
11% earn betweenCHF 107 500 and CHF 122 012
18% earn betweenCHF 123 000 and CHF 136 000
median CHF 132 626
29% earn betweenCHF 137 500 and CHF 158 000
7% earn betweenCHF 159 500 and CHF 175 000
4% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 190 000
3% earn betweenCHF 197 000 and CHF 205 000
1% earn betweenCHF 210 000 and CHF 220 000
1% earn betweenCHF 234 000 and CHF 240 000
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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

it solution architect, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 61 400
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 109 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 107 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 133 692
Women: 35-45median CHF 132 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 148 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 140 000
Men: 55+median CHF 148 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 132 626

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a it solution architect relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 118 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 149 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

it solution architect, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 118 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 127 200
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 142 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 149 500
median CHF 132 626
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for it solution architect have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 135 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 140 000 per year.

Salary trend

it solution architect, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 125 000
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 132 190
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 135 000
median CHF 132 516

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a it solution architect is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 210 290 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for it solution architect, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 210 290Set up Job Alert
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 157 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 150 0009 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 147 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 145 00013 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 143 9004 jobs
  7. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 138 0002 jobs
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 136 0006 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 135 0004 jobs
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 135 0002 jobs

Salary by cantons for it solution architect

The top two high-paying cantons for it solution architect are Geneva and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

it solution architect

CHF 132 516

median salary

Salary by canton

it solution architect

median
Aargaumedian CHF 129 750
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 125 500
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 140 000
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 135 000
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 133 315
Zurichmedian CHF 140 000
median CHF 132 516