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 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Wirtschaftsinformatiker/in UNI
You combine business know-how with modern IT
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan and develop IT solutions that make business processes more efficient
You act as a bridge between business and technology. You turn complex requirements into working IT systems. You analyze business processes and optimize workflows. You ensure that data flows safely and efficiently. You combine business understanding with technical know-how. Your goal is to use software and hardware wisely. This helps companies stay competitive and reach their targets
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
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
- 🎓 Master Universitäre Hochschule
Official education path
The path leads through university education. It combines business and IT
Typical training path
Master Universitäre Hochschule
Prerequisites
- Master Universitäre Hochschule
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Systemic thinking
- Bridging role
- Process optimization
- Analytical 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 check how new software modules fit into existing company systems. You discuss requirements with specialist departments. You adjust the technical solutions step by step
- You analyze business processes. You identify areas for improvement using digital tools
- You develop custom software solutions for complex business tasks
- You coordinate the integration of hardware and software components
- You translate business requirements into technical specifications
- You continuously monitor the performance and security of existing information systems
- You advise specialist departments on choosing the right IT strategies
- You document system architectures. You update the technical manuals
Working conditions
You work in IT and specialist departments within industry, banking, insurance, and public administration. You also work for consulting firms, software developers, and IT service providers
Strengths
- Systemic thinking
- Bridging role
- Process optimization
- Analytical skills
Trade-offs
- Complexity
- Adaptability
- Responsibility
- Communication
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