Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 30'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 36'351 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 36'200 |
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Swiss professionsIT & Computing
Datenbank-Administrator/in
You reliably plan, secure, and maintain corporate databases.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Datenbank-Administrator/in ensures the secure operation, maintenance, and recovery of corporate databases.
In the digital age, data is the most valuable resource. As a Datenbank-Administrator/in, you take on the key role in protecting and making this data available. You plan installations, monitor daily operations, and ensure that critical information is always quickly and securely accessible. Your expertise forms the foundation of modern IT infrastructures.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryIT Operations
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Datenbank-Administrator/in.
Salary trend
+718% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 25'667 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 36'351 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 210'000 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Datenbank-Administrator/in
Official education path
Entry is possible through specialized training courses. You can also switch careers with relevant IT experience.
Typical training path
Datenbank-Administrator/in
Prerequisites
- Informatiker/in EFZ and several years of professional experience
- Studium in Informatik at a Höhere Fachschule, Fachhochschule or Universität
Requirements
- Good conceptual and analytical skills
- Structured, responsible, and quality-conscious working style
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Structured working style
- Sense of responsibility
- Problem-solving skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in front of several monitors. You watch the live data streams of your systems. If an unexpected error occurs, you start diagnostics immediately. You run a backup procedure to secure data integrity.
- You plan and implement new database structures for various departments.
- You monitor data integrity and system performance daily.
- You carry out regular backup and recovery procedures.
- You analyze error messages and repair damaged database objects.
- You efficiently manage tables, indexes, and tablespaces.
- You ensure security and smooth operations.
Working conditions
You typically work in IT departments of companies, data centers, or service firms. Your workplace is usually an office with multiple screens and server access.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Structured working style
- Sense of responsibility
- Problem-solving skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Constant availability
- Technical pressure
- Recurring maintenance
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