Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 290'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 222'778 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 183'800 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 199'675 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 180'000 |
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Swiss professionsIT & Computing
ICT-System-Ingenieur/in
You plan and implement modern ICT platforms for companies.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
ICT-System-Ingenieur/in plan, configure, and maintain complex IT infrastructures. You resolve technical issues efficiently.
As ICT-System-Ingenieur/in, you shape the technical foundation of modern companies. You design, implement, and maintain complex IT platforms. You analyze issues, optimize infrastructure, and ensure stable operations. Your expertise secures digital connectivity and enables efficient workflows.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryIT Development
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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 Director. Based on 12 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-44% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 305'556 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 183'800 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 172'175 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 ICT-Systemingenieur/in
Official education path
You enter the field through specific further training or a relevant university degree in IT.
Typical training path
ICT-Systemingenieur/in
Prerequisites
- Independence
- Cooperative work
- Goal-oriented, precise, solution-focused work style
- Teamwork
- Networked, conceptual, and analytical thinking
Where this can lead
Career changers with IT basic training can enter the field through targeted certifications and practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Independent work
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork
- Solution-oriented approach
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check system monitoring daily to spot failures early. You adjust infrastructure settings or start maintenance when needed.
- You plan and implement complete ICT platforms for company operations.
- You specify and evaluate suitable infrastructure components.
- You configure systems and migrate existing platforms.
- You analyze issues and initiate immediate measures.
- You monitor maintenance work and update documentation.
- You define service-level targets and escalation procedures for support.
Working conditions
You work in the IT department of companies or at specialized service providers. Your workplace is the office or server room with access to network components.
Strengths
- Independent work
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork
- Solution-oriented approach
Trade-offs
- Shift readiness
- Continuous training
- High responsibility
- Sedentary work
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