IT and tech help jobs across Switzerland
A laptop that crawls, Wi-Fi that dies in the bedroom, a new phone that refuses to hand over the photos, a printer nobody understands. What takes you twenty minutes takes other people a ruined evening — and they are willing to pay properly for it. This is the category with the highest search demand and the lowest competition on the platform.
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What the work looks like
These are the jobs clients ask for most often in this category.
Computers and laptops
Slow machines, updates, virus removal, new device setup, data transfer from an old computer, backups that actually run.
Wi-Fi and networks
Routers, dead spots, mesh systems, printers that will not connect, guest networks. The most common call-out in this category.
Phones and tablets
Setting up a new phone, moving photos and contacts, e-mail accounts, TWINT and banking apps, helping older clients get comfortable.
Smart home and TV
Smart speakers, lights, thermostats, streaming boxes, sound bars — installing them and, more importantly, explaining them.
What you can earn
You set your own price and agree it directly with the client — Werkara takes no fee until the end of October 2026, then 9 %. The figures below are usual market rates in Switzerland, not a Werkara tariff.
| Job | Usual rate |
|---|---|
| Computer / laptop help | CHF 40–70 / hour |
| Wi-Fi and network setup | CHF 60–90 per visit |
| New device setup | CHF 50–90 per job |
| Smart home installation | CHF 60–100 / hour |
Guide values. Rates are higher in Zurich, Zug and Geneva than in rural regions, and higher for evening, weekend and short-notice work. Income from tasks is taxable — see our article on tax and AHV.
Who we are looking for
Practical knowledge beats certificates
If friends and family already call you when something breaks, you are qualified for most of this work. Certifications help for business clients.
Patience is the actual product
A large share of clients are older people or complete beginners. The taskers with the best reviews are the ones who explain calmly, not the fastest ones.
Handle data carefully
You will be on people’s personal devices. Agree in writing what you may access, never copy anything, and the Swiss Data Protection Act applies to you too.
How it works
From registration to your first paid task in three steps:
- Sign up free — Takes a few minutes on the website. No sign-up fee, no credit card.
- Create your profile — Say what you do, where you work and what you charge. Add photos and any certificates.
- Get tasks — Clients near you post tasks. You choose what fits, send your offer and agree the details directly.
Good to know before your first task
IT help needs no permit, but two things apply: the Federal Act on Data Protection covers you the moment you touch someone’s personal data, so agree in advance what you may access. And fixed cabling — network sockets, cables inside walls — counts as an electrical installation and requires an NIV permit.
More detail: which work needs a permit in Switzerland · tax, AHV and insurance for freelancers. Werkara is a platform, not an authority — the binding answer always comes from the responsible cantonal office.
Frequently asked questions
What does IT support work pay in Switzerland?
You set the rate. Home computer help is typically CHF 40 to 70 an hour, a Wi-Fi or network visit CHF 60 to 90, and smart home installation CHF 60 to 100 an hour. Business clients pay more, and a call-out minimum of one hour is standard practice.
Do I need an IT qualification or certification?
No. Most household tech help is unregulated and clients choose on reviews and how clearly you explain things. If you hold certifications or work in IT professionally, upload the proof — it matters for small business clients.
Can I work remotely?
Partly. Software problems, account setup and training can be done by remote session or phone, and many taskers combine both. Wi-Fi coverage, cabling, device installation and anything physical need you on site.
Is there demand for English-speaking IT help?
Yes — this is one of the strongest categories for English speakers in Switzerland. International residents in Zurich, Zug, Basel, Geneva and Lausanne often specifically look for support in English, and companies serving them are rare.
Am I allowed to install network cables?
Plugging in routers, access points and devices is fine. Fixed cabling in walls and new network sockets count as an electrical installation under the NIV and require a permit — leave that to a licensed professional. See our article on permits.
Other areas on Werkara
You can offer more than one — most taskers do.
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