Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
it security engineer, Vaud
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 90 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 95 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 95 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 140 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 140 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 130 250
Women: 45-55median CHF 67 000
Men: 55+median CHF 170 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 120 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a it security engineer relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 150 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
it security engineer, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 95 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 135 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 150 000
median CHF 120 000
+67%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for it security engineer have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 121 180. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 130 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a it security engineer is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 145 000 anually. Followed by Insurance and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for it security engineer, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Industry various
CHF 145 0001 job
Insurance
CHF 142 000Set up Job Alert
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 141 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 135 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 132 7503 jobs
Utilities
CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 114 0004 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 106 7501 job
Salary by cantons for it security engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for it security engineer are Zug and St. Gallen. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.