Salary increase after completing the degree program "Business Information Systems Specialist (CHE)"

Lohnerhöhung nach Abschluss des Studiengangs „Wirtschaftsinformatiker / Wirtschaftsinformatikerin (HF)“

Graduates of the "Business Information Systems Specialist (CHE)" degree program receive the following after completing their studiesThe majority of employees want a wage increase of up to 20 %.For a few of them, it is even over 30 % more pay. The size of the salary increase after completing this course depends heavily on the position someone held before continuing education, further training.

Relevant wage criteria

Calculate your personal salary opportunities as a business IT specialist CHE in just a few clicks with the help of the federal government's salary calculator. Criteria such as industry, region, employer, education, professional experience and age play a decisive role in the development of your salary.

We are happy to give you an example of the calculation here.

Click below on "Salarium - statistical wage calculator" (at source) and then on the "Calculate wages" button:

  • Step 1: Enter your region / place of work (e.g. Zurich)
  • Step 2: Enter your industry (e.g. 26 Manufacture of data processing equipment etc.)
  • Step 3: Enter your profession under occupational group. In the example, we have calculated a computer scientist Federal VET Diploma: 25 Specialists in information and communication technology
  • Step 4: Position in the company - select "Without management function"
  • Step 5: Weekly hours 42
  • Step 6: Training: Completed vocational training
  • Step 7: Enter your age (e.g. 26 years)
  • Step 8: Enter further optional information (if available and desired)

Source:"Federal Statistical Office, FSO"

Note: This sample calculation refers to the data from Salarium (end of 2024). You can find informationhere. A list of other payroll calculator tools is availablehere.

Our example calculation for the business IT specialist CHE results in an average monthly salary of CHF 7,460. Now go back to the "Education" section and select "Higher vocational training / College of Higher Education". In our example of a business IT specialist CHE, the average salary increases to CHF 7,953, and even to CHF 8,576 for a position in lower management.

Note: The calculation is intended as an example for business IT specialists CHE and is always a rounded figure. As mentioned above, the salary depends on various factors and can vary considerably.

Example of a business IT specialist with a federally recognized diploma: CHF 829,000 more salary until retirement

23-year-old Sophie works as a Federal VET Diploma computer scientist in a courier service in Uster. Her logical way of thinking, abstract imagination and structured approach help her a lot in her day-to-day work. Sophie is very open to new tasks and was able to get a taste of project management in the IT sector by carrying out project administration. As she really enjoyed working in interdisciplinary teams, Sophie would like to acquire the skills required for a project management role in IT. Continuing education, further training as a business IT specialist with a federally recognized diploma would enable her to manage complex IT projects. The Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (CHE) in Business Information Systems provides knowledge in business administration, marketing and management for the development and operation of complex information and communication systems. After training to become a business IT specialist CHE, Sophie believes she will have the chance to become a project manager, have better earning potential and development opportunities.

Financial benefits of continuing education, further training in business informatics CHE

As a project manager, Sophie will receive CHF 1,830 more per month than before and will therefore have at least CHF 829,000 more at her disposal by the time she retires than if she had not completed this continuing education, further training and CHE degree.

As this theoretical calculation does not take into account any further salary increases, promotions or interest on savings, the salary can still increase significantly.

Continuing education, further training in business informatics CHE: CHF 27,900

  • 36 months part-time
  • Tuition fees, documents, exams: CHF 27'900
  • Total training costs: CHF 27,900

Salary difference and return on investment calculation for business IT specialists CHE: CHF 829,000

  • Difference in salary between the position of Federal VET Diploma IT Specialist and the position of CHE Business IT Specialist: CHF 6,908 - CHF 5,078 = CHF 1,830 per month and CHF 21,960 per year (12 x CHF 1,830 = CHF 21,960)
  • She recoups the total training costs of CHF 27,900 in a good 15 months with her higher salary as a business IT specialist CHE (CHF 27,900 / CHF 1,830 per month = 15.2 months)
  • In the remaining 39 years until their retirement (26 to 65), this additional income will add up to CHF 856,440 (39 x CHF 24,011 = CHF 856,440)
  • If the training costs are deducted from this additional income, an additional sum of around CHF 829,000 remains at its disposal(CHF 856'440 - CHF 27'900 = CHF 828'540)

The training costs correspond to an average of the courses offered in German-speaking Switzerland.

The wages were calculated in the federal wage calculatorwww.salarium.chwith the following settings:

Calculations as a retail specialistbefore the College of Higher Education for Business Information Technology: CHF 5,078

  • Region: Zurich
  • Sector: 53 Postal, courier and express services
  • Occupational group: 25 Academic and compar. Professionals in information and communication technology
  • Position in the company: Level 5 without management function
  • Hours per week: 42 hours
  • Education: Completed vocational training
  • Age: 23 years
  • Years of service: not specified
  • Company size: 20 - 49 employees
  • 12/13 monthly salary: 13 monthly salary (converted pro rata to 12 salaries)
  • Special payments: no
  • Monthly / hourly wage: Monthly wage
  • Result:Central value (median) ofCHF 5'078

CalculationsAfter completing the College of Higher Education to become a business IT specialist CHE: CHF 6,908

  • Region: Zurich
  • Sector: 53 Postal, courier and express services
  • Occupational group: 25 Academic and compar. Professionals in information and communication technology
  • Position in the company: Level 3+4 Lower management
  • Hours per week: 42 hours
  • Education: College of Higher Education
  • Age: 26 years
  • Years of service: not specified
  • Company size: 20 - 49 employees
  • 12/13 monthly salary: 13 monthly salary (converted pro rata to 12 salaries)
  • Special payments: no
  • Monthly / hourly wage: Monthly wage
  • Result:Central value (median) ofCHF 6'908

(All figures as at November 2022)

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