Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 89'341 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 129'050 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 111'800 |
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Swiss professionsIT & Computing
Netzwerk-Administrator/in
You operate and monitor modern communication networks
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Netzwerk-Administratorinnen und -Administratoren manage IT infrastructures and secure data communication in companies
In an increasingly connected world, stable IT systems are essential. Netzwerk-Administratorinnen und -Administratoren ensure that data, voice, and multimedia services work smoothly at all times. You monitor the infrastructure, fix faults quickly, and plan future expansions. Your technical know-how forms the backbone of modern companies and enables efficient workflows.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryIT Operations
Swissdoc 0.564.20.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Specialist Data Mining. Based on 1,190 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 97'146 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 105'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 120'000 | 76 |
| Zug | CHF 113'700 | 16 |
| Berne | CHF 112'000 | 72 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 111'952 | 14 |
| Zurich | CHF 106'350 | 374 |
| Fribourg | CHF 104'000 | 17 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 114'450 | 73 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 110'000 | 43 |
| Insurance | CHF 110'000 | 70 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 107'100 | 240 |
| Industry various | CHF 107'100 | 47 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 106'125 | 20 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Informatiker/in EFZ
Official education path
You enter the field through specific further training or a relevant degree that provides solid IT knowledge.
Typical training path
Informatiker/in EFZ
Prerequisites
- Informatiker/in EFZ
Requirements
- High teamwork skills
- Customer and service orientation
- Mental flexibility
Where this can lead
Career changers can often enter the field if you already hold relevant IT certifications or have practical experience in system administration.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Teamwork
- Service orientation
- Flexibility
- Analytical thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at the control panel and watch server load in real time. If a connection drops suddenly, you immediately analyse the fault and take the necessary steps.
- You monitor the performance and availability of communication networks daily.
- You evaluate new network components and plan their gradual rollout.
- You manage access permissions and update credentials to match security policies.
- You carry out regular capacity analyses to spot bottlenecks early.
- You locate technical faults and initiate immediate workarounds.
- You maintain the technical inventory of all installed servers and switches.
- You coordinate with external providers to maintain network services.
Working conditions
You work in IT departments of companies, in data centres, or for service providers. You often monitor the systems remotely from your desk.
Strengths
- Teamwork
- Service orientation
- Flexibility
- Analytical thinking
Trade-offs
- Shift readiness
- High responsibility
- Continuous training
- Stress resistance
06 · Similar
