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Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile IT Support 75250 92750 100500 Application Support 81250 98750 100500 Help Desk (1st, 2nd Level) 111250 122500 133250
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New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than basic instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
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Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
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Value to the organisation goes beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable unique contributions; ready for advancement

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Where Swiss tech teams are hiring and the skills they need

39% of businesses plan to expand their IT and technology teams across all types of employment, aiming to strengthen their tech foundations, futureproof systems, and drive strategic growth. IT Security IT Infrastructure IT Service and Support Data Analytics Web and Mobile Development and Design Cloud Project and Programme Management Data Science and Database Management

Hiring heat: master the stack, max the salary

69% of IT and technology hiring managers pay higher salaries for professionals with specialised skills. Cybersecurity Software and Application Development Cloud Blockchain Cybersecurity Programming Languages Generative AI Development AI-Powered Software Development
In Switzerland’s tech sector, hybrid is the norm, but many professionals would consider returning to the office for a compelling pay package. As digital teams become more specialised, aligning work models with talent expectations is key to attracting and keeping top performers. Competitive incentives can make the difference where in-person collaboration matters most.

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of technology professionals say they would be willing to work fully in-office if offered a higher salary. of technology professionals say they would be willing to work fully in-office if offered a higher salary.

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of those say they would want a salary of up to 5-10% to work in-office. of those say they would want a salary of up to 5-10% to work in-office.

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IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)  Microsoft (e.g., Azure, 365) CISSP CISA / CISM Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
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Help Desk (1st, 2nd Level) ERP Specialist Security Specialist Cloud Engineer Scrum Master
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The salary benchmarks listed in the Salary Guide from Robert Half are the result of a multistep process so that our projections accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country. Non-salary data referenced in this Salary Guide is based on an online survey developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm. During June 2025 Robert Half commissioned research amongst 750 respondents using an online data collection methodology. The respondents represent 250 hiring managers from the employer side and 500 workers in finance and accounting, IT and technology as well as in administrative and customer support. Respondents are drawn from a sample of SMEs to large private, publicly listed, and public sector organizations across Switzerland.