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
ICT-Controller/in
You guide ICT projects using clear controlling systems and data analysis
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
ICT-Controller/in monitor projects, check profitability and develop controlling concepts for the digital strategy.
In the digital economy, precise control tools are essential. ICT-Controller/in build and implement these systems. You continuously check whether ICT projects meet their goals. With solid analyses and clear concepts, you ensure the quality and cost-effectiveness of technical solutions. Your expertise forms the foundation for successful digital transformations.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryIT Planning
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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
- 🎓 ICT-Controller/in
Official education path
You typically enter this field through a combination of basic IT training and specialized continuing education modules in controlling.
Typical training path
ICT-Controller/in
Prerequisites
- Analytical and conceptual skills
- Ability to develop, execute and review projects, along with solid business knowledge
- High quality awareness
- Systematic working style
- Networked thinking and action
Requirements
- Ability to develop, implement and review projects
- Good business management knowledge
- Systematic way of working
- Networked thinking and acting
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you have relevant IT experience and business knowledge.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Conceptual strength
- Project management skills
- Economic understanding
- Quality awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and review ongoing project reports to spot budget deviations early. You also discuss with project managers how to implement quality standards efficiently.
- You develop tailored controlling concepts for complex IT projects.
- You introduce new control systems and maintain them continuously.
- You monitor goal achievement using clearly defined indicators.
- You check investments and budgets for cost-effectiveness and security.
- You create detailed variance and profitability analyses for management.
- You prepare data for strategic reporting.
- You support project managers in optimizing processes.
Working conditions
You usually work in IT departments of companies, consulting firms or public administrations. Your workplace is typically a modern office with access to specialized analysis and reporting tools.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Conceptual strength
- Project management skills
- Economic understanding
- Quality awareness
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Documentation effort
- Constant change
- Communication pressure
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