Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
data architect, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 100 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 145 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 0
Women: 35-45median CHF 185 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 152 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 185 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 150 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a data architect relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 100 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 172 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
data architect, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 152 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 145 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 145 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 146 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 172 500
median CHF 150 000
+73%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for data architect have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 150 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 155 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a data architect is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 190 000 anually. Followed by Consulting various and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for data architect, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 190 0004 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 185 0003 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 155 00021 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 152 0006 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 147 5006 jobs
Industry various
CHF 145 0001 job
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 140 0006 jobs
Insurance
CHF 120 0004 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 118 5104 jobs
Salary by cantons for data architect
The top two high-paying cantons for data architect are Zurich and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.