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it security engineer salaries Zug

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 41 salary entriesCHF 102 000
median
2% earn betweenCHF 63 600 and CHF 63 600
7% earn betweenCHF 71 500 and CHF 75 790
12% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 80 000
15% earn betweenCHF 83 200 and CHF 89 000
7% earn betweenCHF 92 000 and CHF 93 000
7% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 102 000
median CHF 102 000
5% earn betweenCHF 105 000 and CHF 108 000
2% earn betweenCHF 120 080 and CHF 120 080
12% earn betweenCHF 125 000 and CHF 130 000
17% earn betweenCHF 134 000 and CHF 141 000
5% earn betweenCHF 158 000 and CHF 160 000
2% earn betweenCHF 165 000 and CHF 165 000
2% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 180 000
2% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 200 000
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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 security engineer, Zug

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 80 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 93 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 135 850
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 140 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 135 000
Men: 55+median CHF 141 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 102 000

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 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

it security engineer, Zug

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 92 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 92 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 130 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 135 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 140 500
median CHF 102 000
+65%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for it security engineer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 93 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 126 000 per year.

Salary trend

it security engineer, Zug

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 93 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 126 000
median CHF 102 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a it security engineer is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 200 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for it security engineer, Zug

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 200 0001 job
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 160 0001 job
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 146 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 136 7006 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 97 50015 jobs
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 89 0001 job
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A2 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  10. Education
    N/A7 jobs

Salary by cantons for it security engineer

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

ZG

Zug

it security engineer

CHF 110 000

median salary

Salary by canton

it security engineer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 108 500
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 110 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 110 450
Fribourgmedian CHF 124 250
Genevamedian CHF 120 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 120 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 102 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 120 000
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 102 000
Zurichmedian CHF 117 498
median CHF 110 000