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Systems Administrator Salary in Switzerland

Systems administrators keep servers, networks, and IT infrastructure running reliably. The Switzerland median is $144,571 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$144,571
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,109
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$144,571
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$69.51
varies by city

Systems Administrator salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$144,571
Geneva, GE$144,571
Basel, BS$144,571
Lausanne, VD$144,571
Bern, BE$144,571
Winterthur, ZH$144,571

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a systems administrator make in Switzerland?
The national median systems administrator salary in Switzerland is about CHF 117'000 per year (CHF 9'800 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 117'000 to CHF 117'000.
Which Switzerland city pays systems administrators the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 117'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays systems administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 117'000 per year for a systems administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a systems administrator in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, systems administrator pay commonly spans from about CHF 81'200 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 160'800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have systems administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes systems administrator pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is systems administrator in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.