Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 98'800 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 124'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 140'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 147'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsIT & Computing
Information Security Manager HFP
You protect digital systems from attacks and secure critical data
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As Information Security Manager HFP, you plan protection strategies, monitor threats, and train staff on cybersecurity.
Digital threats are constantly rising. As Information Security Manager HFP, you protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure. You analyze vulnerabilities, build security concepts, and train your team. Your work prevents companies from heavy financial and reputational damage. You combine technical know-how with strategic thinking.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryIT Project Management & Organisation
Swissdoc 0.565.3.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Information Security Analyst. Based on 1,140 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+12% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 109'222 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 112'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 112'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Fribourg | CHF 128'902 | 12 |
| Vaud | CHF 121'000 | 74 |
| Lucerne | CHF 118'855 | 26 |
| Zurich | CHF 118'333 | 308 |
| Geneva | CHF 116'550 | 109 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 114'645 | 23 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 143'750 | 8 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 132'250 | 7 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 130'000 | 181 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 130'000 | 33 |
| Insurance | CHF 130'000 | 33 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 121'355 | 20 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Information Security Manager mit eidg. Diplom
- ⏱ 1 bis 2 Jahre berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time further training takes 1 to 2 years and leads to a federal diploma.
Typical training path
Information Security Manager mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis (BP), eidg. Diplom (HFP), Diplom einer höheren Fachschule (HF), Bachelor or Master in the field of informatics or equivalent qualification and at least 3 years of professional experience in ICT security
- one of the mentioned degrees in another field and at least 4 years of professional experience in ICT security
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in the field of informatics or equivalent qualification and at least 6 years of professional experience in ICT security
- EFZ in another field, Fachmittelschulausweis, gymnasiale Maturität, Fachmaturität or equivalent qualification and at least 8 years of professional experience in ICT security
- einwandfreier Leumund (clean criminal record)
Requirements
- broadly based professional experience in the ICT Security field
- leadership and/or project management experience
- business administration knowledge
- sense of responsibility
- analytical skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with a relevant computer science qualification and long-term practice in the security field.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic leadership
- Business acumen
- High responsibility
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 and constantly check firewall logs for unusual activity. At the same time, you prepare training materials to warn staff about phishing attacks.
- You systematically identify vulnerabilities in digital networks.
- You assess the risk to sensitive customer data and business processes.
- You develop and prioritize concrete protection measures for all departments.
- You monitor the effectiveness of firewalls and encryption methods.
- You document security incidents and update internal policies.
- You train staff specifically on handling phishing emails.
- You report the security status and risks to management.
Working conditions
You work mainly in the office, but you can also work remotely from home. Your environment includes IT departments, management, and external security providers in private and public companies.
Where to learn
- ICT-Berufsbildung SchweizWaisenhausplatz 14, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic leadership
- Business acumen
- High responsibility
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Continuous training
- Overtime during incidents
- High-pressure situations
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