Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 126'550 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 122'706 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 123'350 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 127'840 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 140'196 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 150'000 |
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Swiss professionsIT & Computing
ICT-Platform Development Specialist BP
You develop and maintain secure IT platforms for modern companies.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
ICT-Platform Development Specialists plan, develop, and secure IT platforms and networks. They work for various clients and companies.
As an ICT-Platform Development Specialist, you are the central hub for digital infrastructure. You plan networks and build platforms. You ensure data flows securely and efficiently. With technical expertise and a strategic view, you shape tomorrow's IT landscape. You actively support teams and clients in their digital transformation.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryIT Operations
Swissdoc 0.564.25.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on ICT Leader. Based on 2,008 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+15% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 128'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 130'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 140'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 147'500 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 162'500 | 107 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 150'000 | 46 |
| Zurich | CHF 150'000 | 356 |
| Solothurn | CHF 143'450 | 28 |
| Schwyz | CHF 140'000 | 17 |
| Berne | CHF 138'100 | 152 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 175'500 | 144 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 164'089 | 22 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 157'000 | 81 |
| Insurance | CHF 155'000 | 56 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 148'000 | 56 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 145'500 | 34 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 ICT-Platform Development Specialist mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1-1,5 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts 1-1.5 years. It provides practical knowledge in business, engineering, and security.
Typical training path
ICT-Platform Development Specialist mit eidg. Fachausweis
Curriculum
- Business
- Engineering
- Management
- Network
- Project
- Security/Risk
- Service
- System
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) as an Informatiker/in or Elektroniker/in and at least 2 years of professional experience in platform development
- EFZ in the field of information and communication technology and at least 3 years of professional experience in platform development
- EFZ or Fach- Berufs- oder gymnasiale Maturität or equivalent qualification and at least 4 years of professional experience in platform development
Requirements
- Enjoyment of programming
- Technical skill
- Analytical skills
- Ability to develop, implement and review projects
- IT knowledge
- Organizational and planning skills
- 1Business
- 2Engineering
- 3Management
- 4Network
- 5Project
- 6Security/Risk
- 7Service
- 8System
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible. You must hold an equivalent qualification and prove practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Technical affinity
- Project management
- Team leadership
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 configure server settings while a team checks test data. In between, you discuss network expansion steps with clients.
- You plan networks and determine the exact requirements for infrastructure and bandwidth.
- You develop and install secure platforms that meet client requirements.
- You configure servers and define access rights and security standards.
- You monitor project progress and coordinate cooperation with external suppliers.
- You lead teams, train staff, and validate technical documentation.
- You analyze technology trends and derive concrete optimization measures from them.
Working conditions
You work in the office and directly at client sites. You are often employed by larger companies with their own IT department. You also work for specialized software firms.
Where to learn
- ICT-Berufsbildung SchweizWaisenhausplatz 14, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Technical affinity
- Project management
- Team leadership
Trade-offs
- Off-hours work
- High responsibility
- Continuous training
- Close client contact
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