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it security engineer salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 278 salary entriesCHF 117 498
median
2% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 24 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 36 000
1% earn betweenCHF 45 000 and CHF 54 779
8% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 68 000
14% earn betweenCHF 72 800 and CHF 92 000
19% earn betweenCHF 94 000 and CHF 111 000
14% earn betweenCHF 112 000 and CHF 126 000
median CHF 117 498
7% earn betweenCHF 128 000 and CHF 135 500
16% earn betweenCHF 138 200 and CHF 155 000
8% earn betweenCHF 157 000 and CHF 170 000
5% earn betweenCHF 175 000 and CHF 192 000
3% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 215 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 225 000 and CHF 225 000
1% earn betweenCHF 240 000 and CHF 250 518
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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, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 80 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 81 300
Men: 25-35median CHF 105 600
Women: 25-35median CHF 105 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 140 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 140 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 145 200
Women: 45-55median CHF 142 000
Men: 55+median CHF 147 000
Women: 55+median CHF 145 000
median CHF 117 498

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 149 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

it security engineer, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 101 450
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 115 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 124 399
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 143 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 149 000
median CHF 117 333
+66%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 116 800. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

it security engineer, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 116 800
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 108 500
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
median CHF 117 498

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a it security engineer is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 165 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for it security engineer, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 165 0009 jobs
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 160 00016 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 142 0006 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 138 20012 jobs
  5. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 133 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 132 5008 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 132 0001 job
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 130 5512 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 129 3763 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 120 1652 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.

ZH

Zurich

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