IT & Computing

Informatiker/in FH

You lead IT projects and develop modern software solutions for companies.

Informatiker/in FH

01 · Overview

What this profession is about

As an Informatiker/in FH, you take on project management tasks and shape the digital infrastructure of companies.

Digital change shapes all industries. As an Informatiker/in FH, you actively drive this transformation. You take responsibility for complex IT projects. You advise specialist departments and develop custom software solutions. Your broad expertise and analytical mindset connect technology and business. You lead teams, optimise networks, and ensure secure systems. Your work ranges from public administration to the private sector.

FieldIT & Computing
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryIT Operations
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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 Officer. 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

  • 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Science [FH] in Informatik"

Official education path

Training takes place at a university of applied sciences and lasts 6 Semester in full-time study.

Typical training path

Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Science [FH] in Informatik"

Prerequisites

  • eidg. anerkannte technische oder kaufmännische Berufsmaturität and completed vocational training
  • graduation from a Höhere Fachschule
  • Fachmaturität in the same or a related field
  • gymnasiale Maturität and 1 year of professional practice in a field related to the degree programme
  • gymnasiale Maturität and an internship contract with an IT company (for practice-integrated bachelor studies at ZHAW, OST, FFHS, BFH)

Requirements

  • logical-abstract thinking
  • quick comprehension
  • good concentration ability
  • systematic way of working
  • broad general knowledge

04 · Skills & fit

What it takes

Required skills

  • Analytical mindset
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Clear communication
  • Continuous learning

Personality fit

  • Swiss career path
  • Career transition
  • Professional growth

05 · Daily reality

What the work feels like

Typical day

You sit at your desk and analyse requirements for a new software module with your team. Then you check the test results for the new database. You discuss the next steps with the users.

  • You design and implement new IT solutions for complex business needs.
  • You analyse business processes and identify the needs of different user groups.
  • You structure the code and test the software for errors.
  • You advise client teams on choosing cost-effective technical options.
  • You monitor the project budget and document progress thoroughly.
  • You administer servers, databases, and networks for stable operations.
  • You train staff on how to use the new systems.
  • You lead interdisciplinary teams and coordinate technical processes.

Working conditions

You work in IT companies, private businesses, or public administration. You often work in modern offices or from home, depending on the project phase.

Where to learn

Strengths

  • Analytical mindset
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Clear communication
  • Continuous learning

Trade-offs

  • High responsibility
  • Dynamic requirements
  • High project stress
  • Technical depth

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