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Database Administrator Salary in Switzerland

The Switzerland median is $178,079 per year, with observed city pay up to Geneva at $178,079.

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Database Administrator pay in Switzerland: Geneva leads, Geneva trails

The Switzerland national median for a database administrator is CHF 144'000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about CHF 144'000 in Geneva to CHF 144'000 in Geneva (1×).

Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. Common screening skills include SQL, Backup, Tuning, and Replication.

A modeled national band runs about CHF 97'300–CHF 201'000 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +9% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Swiss city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat CHF 144'000 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Switzerland shows about 0.2% CPI in 2025. A database administrator raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby technology titles on this site include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, and Data Scientist.

How to use Database Administrator pay data in Switzerland

Start with the national median (CHF 144'000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Switzerland hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: CHF 97'300 (10th) → CHF 144'000 (median) → CHF 201'000 (90th). Geneva’s observed median is CHF 144'000, with a local band about CHF 93'200–CHF 223'000. If an offer is “at the Switzerland median” but the job is in Geneva, you may still be under local market.

National median
$178,079
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,840
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$178,079
Geneva, GE
Hourly (national)
$85.61
varies by city

Database Administrator salary by city in Switzerland

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Geneva, GE$178,079

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make in Switzerland?
The national median is about CHF 144'000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about CHF 144'000 to CHF 144'000.
Which Switzerland city pays database administrators the most?
Geneva, GE leads observed metros at about CHF 144'000 per year (0% vs national).
How many Switzerland cities have database administrator salary data?
1 metros list observed database administrator percentiles in CHF on this site.
Is database administrator in demand in Switzerland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +9% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Swiss industry mix.