Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 85'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 87'945 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 96'672 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 99'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 105'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 115'460 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsIT & Computing
Master of Science in Engineering FH in Technik und IT, zwölf Fachgebiete
Technical specialist in engineering and IT for complex engineering tasks
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You lead interdisciplinary projects in research, production or consulting. You specialise in twelve technical profiles.
As Master of Science in Engineering FH in Technik und IT, zwölf Fachgebiete, you take responsibility in research, development or leadership roles. The joint programme of eight Swiss universities of applied sciences offers twelve specialised fields. You combine technical know-how with strategic planning. You implement innovative solutions in industry or the public sector.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
Swissdoc 0.590.16.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Technical Consultant. Based on 439 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 97'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 85'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 88'100 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 98'280 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 109'000 | 80 |
| Zug | CHF 105'000 | 21 |
| Fribourg | CHF 104'000 | 19 |
| Aargau | CHF 103'545 | 32 |
| Geneva | CHF 88'000 | 21 |
| Solothurn | CHF 85'800 | 19 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 125'000 | 12 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 123'619 | 6 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 122'500 | 8 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 100'800 | 11 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 100'000 | 5 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 98'000 | 44 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Master of Science FH in Technik und IT
Official education path
This university of applied sciences master programme is designed jointly by eight Swiss universities of applied sciences. It offers twelve specialised fields.
Typical training path
Master of Science FH in Technik und IT
Prerequisites
- Very good Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Very good Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
- Very good Bachelor's degree in Construction and Planning
- Admission sur Dossier possible
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter if you hold a completed bachelor degree in a related technical field.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Project management skills
- Technical expertise
- Strategic planning
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You analyse technical data streams. You coordinate engineering teams on a new development project. You check prototypes for feasibility. You present results to expert panels.
- You lead interdisciplinary projects in research and development departments.
- You analyse technical requirements for production and logistics processes.
- You develop innovative solutions for twelve specialised fields.
- You coordinate teams in industry or the public sector.
- You check prototypes for technical feasibility and safety.
- You prepare expert reports for complex engineering questions.
- You advise specialist departments on implementing new technologies.
Working conditions
You work in research and development departments, production sites, logistics centres or consulting firms. Your environment includes laboratories, workshops and modern office spaces in industry or public administration.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Project management skills
- Technical expertise
- Strategic planning
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Continuous training
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- High-pressure phases
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