Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 92'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 99'750 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 101'455 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 113'695 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 108'500 |
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Swiss professionsIT & Computing
Informatiker/in HF
You design and maintain modern IT systems for companies in all industries
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As an HF expert, you develop IT solutions, maintain networks, and advise clients on technical questions
Informatiker/in HF ensure that digital systems work together seamlessly. You plan hardware, develop software, and secure networks. You combine technical know-how with business understanding. Your field of application ranges from industry to the service sector. You accompany companies on their digital journey and ensure stable IT infrastructures.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryDesign
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Information Engineer. Based on 51 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+3% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 97'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 99'750 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 87'727 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 100'500 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 113'000 | 5 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 95'000 | 13 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 88'000 | 6 |
| Education | CHF 82'703 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Informatiker/in HF
- ⏱ 2 Jahre Vollzeit 3 Jahre berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training provides practical knowledge in IT development, network technology, and system administration.
Typical training path
Dipl. Informatiker/in HF
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in the field of training
- Other EFZ
- Berufsmaturität
- Fachmaturität
- Gymnasiale Maturität
- Fachmittelschulausweis
- Equivalent qualification for a Sur-Dossier admission
- For part-time training: Employment of at least 50% in the field of training
- For full-time training: Internship of 720 hours (with relevant EFZ) or 1800 hours (without relevant EFZ)
Requirements
- Analytical-conceptual skills
- Networked thinking and action
- Leadership and social competencies
- Technical understanding
- Systematic way of working
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills
- Systematic working method
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check the connectivity of new servers at your workstation. You adjust access rights for staff. You resolve complex error messages and document the changes for the team.
- You develop and test custom IT solutions for various industries.
- You set up networks and secure data transmission.
- You install hardware and configure applications for user groups.
- You analyze system errors and carry out maintenance work independently.
- You advise internal teams and external clients on technical questions.
- You plan interfaces and ensure the compatibility of different devices.
- You create manuals and train staff on how to use software.
- You monitor data security and continuously adapt protection mechanisms.
Working conditions
You work in IT departments of companies in all economic sectors. Your office is often equipped with servers, test environments, and workstations.
Where to learn
- Digital SwitzerlandWaisenhausplatz 14, 3011 Bern
- SwissmemPfingstweidstrasse 102, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills
- Systematic working method
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Continuous training
- Troubleshooting under pressure
- Changing tasks
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