DevOps salary in Zurich

DevOps working in Zurich earn normally around CHF 115’000 per year and most of the DevOps salaries are between CHF 90’000 and CHF 135’000 per year.

Zurich ranks 3. when it comes to the average salary of a DevOps in Switzerland. (Zug is on the 1st place).

If you earn less than CHF 90’000 then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new DevOps job in Zurich.

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top 10% of marketCHF 135’000
top 25% of marketCHF 120’000
average salaryCHF 112’900
median salaryCHF 115’000
bottom 25% of marketCHF 102’500
bottom 10% of marketCHF 90’000

Average and median DevOps salary in Zurich

The average salary for DevOps in Zurich is CHF 112’900 per year, while the median salary is CHF 115’000 per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?

The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical DevOps earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than CHF 115’000 and 50% earn less than this.

The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.

DevOps compensation statistics and percentiles in Zurich

The top 25% best earning DevOps earn more than CHF 120’000 per year and the top 10% reach over CHF 135’000, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning DevOps earn less than CHF 102’500 per year and 10% earn less than CHF 90’000.

DevOps salaries in different cities in Switzerland

You have to be aware that the salaries for DevOps can vary a lot in different cities. This page shows the salaries in Zurich, but you can select a different city below:

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where does the salary data come from?

The salary statistic data is based on over 750 jobs with salary ranges which have been published on our job board so far. For each job posting the salary information was provided directly by the hiring company.

What is the average DevOps salary in Zurich?

The average salary for DevOps in Zurich is CHF 112’900 per year, while the median salary is CHF 115’000 per year.

How much does a DevOps earn in Zurich?

DevOps in Zurich can earn between CHF 90’000 and CHF 135’000 per year. You can find DevOps salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a DevOps in Zurich?

The highest salary is CHF 180’000 per year. Best paying DevOps jobs in Zurich can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a DevOps in Zurich?

The lowest salary for a DevOps in Zurich is CHF 32’500, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.