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-Spezialist/in
You plan, install and maintain complex IT systems for companies
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
ICT-System-Spezialist/in develop and maintain networked IT infrastructures and advise clients on technical solutions.
In an increasingly connected world, stable IT systems are essential. ICT-System-Spezialist/in take responsibility for hardware and software. You analyse requirements, plan installations and ensure system security. With analytical thinking and technical know-how, you solve complex problems. The role combines conceptual work with practical implementation and offers exciting prospects in digital infrastructure.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryIT Operations
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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-Systemspezialist/in
Official education path
You enter the field through recognised further training or a relevant degree in the IT sector.
Typical training path
ICT-Systemspezialist/in
Prerequisites
- Informatiker/in EFZ
- Studium in Informatik HF, FH, Uni/ETH
Requirements
- Independent and solution-oriented working style
- Analytical and conceptual skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Solution orientation
- Technical understanding
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check new software updates for compatibility. You gradually adapt the systems to meet client requirements.
- You gather client requirements and derive concrete solution proposals from them.
- You install, configure and integrate new hardware components into existing networks.
- You evaluate software solutions and check their suitability for complex environments.
- You develop data backup concepts and define escalation procedures for system failures.
- You analyse system errors and fix faulty states in networked infrastructures.
- You advise developers and users on technical questions regarding system architecture.
Working conditions
You work in IT departments of companies, at service providers or in data centres. Your workplace is usually an office with access to server rooms and test environments.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Solution orientation
- Technical understanding
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Continuous training
- Willingness to work shifts
- Conflict management
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