IT & Computing

Informatiker/in HF

You design and maintain modern IT systems for companies in all industries

Informatiker/in HF

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

MedianCHF 97'500
CHF 74'000CHF 128'049
✓ 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 by experience

100k110kmedian 98k95k92k100k101k114k109k0-2 yrs3-5 yrs6-8 yrs9-11 yrs12-21 yrs21+ yrs
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ExperienceSalary (CHF)
0-2 yrsCHF 95'000
3-5 yrsCHF 92'000
6-8 yrsCHF 99'750
9-11 yrsCHF 101'455
12-21 yrsCHF 113'695
21+ yrsCHF 108'500

Salary trend

+3% over decade
90k95k100k98k100k88k101k2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025
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PeriodSalary (CHF)
2014-2016CHF 97'500
2017-2019CHF 99'750
2020-2022CHF 87'727
2023-2025CHF 100'500

Top paying industries

  • Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsCHF 113'0005 obs.
  • Public administration / AssociationsCHF 95'00013 obs.
  • Information technology / TelecomCHF 88'0006 obs.
  • EducationCHF 82'7037 obs.
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IndustrySalaryObs.
Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsCHF 113'0005
Public administration / AssociationsCHF 95'00013
Information technology / TelecomCHF 88'0006
EducationCHF 82'7037

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.

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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