Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 86'281 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 88'331 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 99'964 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 102'891 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 117'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsIT & Computing
Cloud Engineer
You plan and manage modern cloud architectures for flexible business solutions.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Cloud Engineers develop and operate scalable cloud solutions, automate processes, and advise teams on digital transformation.
The digital future is built in the cloud. Cloud Engineers actively shape this infrastructure by designing and implementing modern architectures. You automate workflows, modernise existing systems, and advise specialist departments on strategic decisions. Your focus is on efficiency, security, and the seamless integration of technologies into existing business structures.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryIT Development
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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 Software Design Engineer. Based on 7,046 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 95'004 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 91'905 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 96'842 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 99'974 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 104'757 | 1,719 |
| Zug | CHF 103'333 | 177 |
| Geneva | CHF 100'000 | 285 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 100'000 | 28 |
| Schwyz | CHF 99'000 | 44 |
| Vaud | CHF 97'000 | 421 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 111'544 | 648 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 110'000 | 38 |
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 110'000 | 13 |
| Consulting various | CHF 104'750 | 75 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 104'650 | 43 |
| Recruitment agency / Staffing | CHF 104'500 | 18 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Cloud Engineer
Official education path
Entry typically requires a university degree or relevant professional experience in IT infrastructure.
Typical training path
Cloud Engineer
Prerequisites
- Depending on entry level: at least two years of relevant professional experience
- Experience in the development of applications in a modern language
- Experience in cloud architectures
- Experience in automation with DevOps
- Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) are an advantage
- Very good English skills
Requirements
- Analytical-conceptual skills
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Organisational and planning skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you already have solid knowledge of networks, system administration, or software development.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Problem-solving 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 screens and check the configuration of a new cloud environment. You coordinate the automation scripts and discuss the next steps with the involved specialist teams.
- You design and implement scalable cloud architectures for flexible business solutions.
- You automate deployment processes with modern scripts and frameworks.
- You analyse existing IT systems and plan their migration to the cloud.
- You advise internal departments and external partners on cloud strategies.
- You modernise outdated applications according to current architecture guidelines.
- You take responsibility for complex projects if you have the relevant experience.
Working conditions
You work in IT departments of companies, at cloud service providers, or in specialised consulting firms. Your workplace is often flexible, as many tasks can be done remotely from any location.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Problem-solving skills
Trade-offs
- Continuous training
- High responsibility
- Complex coordination
- Sedentary work
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