IT Specialist salary in Zurich

IT Specialists working in Zurich earn normally around 112’500 CHF per year and most of the IT salaries are between 75’000 CHF and 132’500 CHF per year.

Zurich ranks 1. when it comes to the average salary of a IT Specialist in Switzerland..

If you earn less than 75’000 CHF then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new IT Specialist job in Zurich.

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top 10% of market132’500 CHF
top 25% of market120’000 CHF
average salary107’600 CHF
median salary112’500 CHF
bottom 25% of market95’000 CHF
bottom 10% of market75’000 CHF

Average and median IT Specialist salary in Zurich

The average salary for IT Specialists in Zurich is 107’600 CHF per year, while the median salary is 112’500 CHF 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 IT Specialist earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than 112’500 CHF 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.

IT Specialist compensation statistics and percentiles in Zurich

The top 25% best earning IT Specialists earn more than 120’000 CHF per year and the top 10% reach over 132’500 CHF, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning IT Specialists earn less than 95’000 CHF per year and 10% earn less than 75’000 CHF.

IT Specialist salaries in different cities in Switzerland

You have to be aware that the salaries for IT Specialists 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 IT Specialist salary in Zurich?

The average salary for IT Specialist in Zurich is 107’600 CHF per year, while the median salary is 112’500 CHF per year.

How much does a IT Specialist earn in Zurich?

IT Specialists in Zurich can earn between 75’000 CHF and 132’500 CHF per year. You can find IT Specialist salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a IT Specialist in Zurich?

The highest salary is 165’000 CHF per year. Best paying IT Specialist jobs in Zurich can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a IT Specialist in Zurich?

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