Senior IT Specialist salary in Switzerland

Senior IT Specialists working in Switzerland earn normally around 117’500 CHF per year and most of the IT salaries are between 100’000 CHF and 140’000 CHF per year.

If you earn less than 100’000 CHF then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Senior IT Specialist job in Switzerland.

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average Senior IT Specialist salary in Switzerland
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top 10% of market140’000 CHF
top 25% of market125’000 CHF
average salary117’000 CHF
median salary117’500 CHF
bottom 25% of market100’000 CHF
bottom 10% of market100’000 CHF

Average and median Senior IT Specialist salary in Switzerland

The average salary for Senior IT Specialists in Switzerland is 117’000 CHF per year, while the median salary is 117’500 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 Senior IT Specialist earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than 117’500 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.

Senior IT Specialist compensation statistics and percentiles in Switzerland

The top 25% best earning Senior IT Specialists earn more than 125’000 CHF per year and the top 10% reach over 140’000 CHF, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Senior IT Specialists earn less than 100’000 CHF per year and 10% earn less than 100’000 CHF.

Senior IT Specialist salaries in different cities in Switzerland

You have to be aware that the salaries for Senior IT Specialists can vary a lot in different cities. This page shows the salaries in Switzerland, 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 Senior IT Specialist salary in Switzerland?

The average salary for Senior IT Specialist in Switzerland is 117’000 CHF per year, while the median salary is 117’500 CHF per year.

How much does a Senior IT Specialist earn in Switzerland?

Senior IT Specialists in Switzerland can earn between 100’000 CHF and 140’000 CHF per year. You can find Senior IT Specialist salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a Senior IT Specialist in Switzerland?

The highest salary is 150’000 CHF per year. Best paying Senior IT Specialist jobs in Switzerland can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a Senior IT Specialist in Switzerland?

The lowest salary for a Senior IT Specialist in Switzerland is 95’000 CHF, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.