Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 87'558 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 90'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 96'500 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 98'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 130'000 |
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Swiss professionsIT & Computing
Wirtschaftsinformatiker/in FH
You link IT systems to business needs
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You build IT solutions. They streamline business processes. They help companies go digital.
As a Wirtschaftsinformatiker/in FH at a university of applied sciences, you bridge the gap between technology and business. You analyze company workflows. You develop custom software. You lead digital transformation projects. You ensure IT systems run safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Your expertise makes you an indispensable strategic partner in modern digitalization.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Wirtschaftsinformatikerin. Based on 1,165 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-13% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 115'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 93'512 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 99'875 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 110'000 | 249 |
| Aargau | CHF 106'500 | 39 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 100'000 | 51 |
| Lucerne | CHF 100'000 | 68 |
| Thurgau | CHF 98'125 | 14 |
| Solothurn | CHF 94'750 | 36 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 120'177 | 22 |
| Insurance | CHF 117'000 | 86 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 110'950 | 146 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 109'500 | 85 |
| Utilities | CHF 102'500 | 18 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 101'400 | 24 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor of Science (FH) in Wirtschaftsinformatik oder Business Information Technology
- ⏱ 3 Jahre Vollzeit, 4 Semester berufsbegleitend
Official education path
A Bachelor degree at a university of applied sciences provides the necessary technical and business expertise.
Typical training path
Bachelor of Science (FH) in Wirtschaftsinformatik oder Business Information Technology
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in a related field of study and Berufsmaturität
- Fachmaturität or Fachmittelschulausweis with a focus on Communication and Information
- Gymnasiale Maturität and 1-year professional internship in a related field of study
- Completion as Informatiker/in HF
- Completion as Wirtschaftsinformatiker/in HF
Requirements
- Logical-abstract thinking ability
- Quick comprehension
- Spatial imagination
- Strong concentration ability
- Systematic way of working
- Good English skills
- Teamwork skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical skills
- Technical expertise
- Communication bridge
- Strategic thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk. You review system architectures. You discuss next steps with the development team for new software. You clarify exact requirements with specialist departments. You adjust technical specifications as needed.
- You analyze existing company workflows and identify areas for improvement.
- You design and develop custom IT systems for different departments.
- You lead digital projects and coordinate the necessary resources.
- You advise company leadership on technology and strategy.
- You ensure new software integrates safely into the infrastructure.
- You train staff on how to use new digital tools.
Working conditions
You work in IT departments of companies, at service providers, in banks, or in public administration. Your workplace is usually a modern office. You have access to servers and development environments.
Where to learn
- Digital SwitzerlandWaisenhausplatz 14, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Analytical skills
- Technical expertise
- Communication bridge
- Strategic thinking
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Continuous learning
- Project workload
- Complex interfaces
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