pharmacien salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 96 208

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How much does a pharmacien earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time pharmacien earns an average gross salary of CHF 96 208 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 205 000, based on 783 entries.
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  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

pharmacien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 104 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 104 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 112 840
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 109 800
Men: 55+average salary CHF 105 600
Women: 55+average salary CHF 105 600
Average salary CHF 96 208

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a pharmacien relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 86 903. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 114 375 per year.

Salary by work experience

pharmacien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 903
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 900
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 375
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 113 100
Average salary CHF 96 208
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for pharmacien have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 98 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 800 per year.

Salary trend

pharmacien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 550
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 800
Average salary CHF 96 208

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a pharmacien is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 250 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for pharmacien, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 250 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 138 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 137 312Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 121 889Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 113 031Set up Job Alert
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 100 320Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 98 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 97 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 95 446Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for pharmacien

The top two high-paying cantons for pharmacien are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

pharmacien

CHF 96 208

average salary

Salary by canton

pharmacien

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 94 457
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 104 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 100 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 86 460
Geneva average salary CHF 95 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 86 400
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 99 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 92 842
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 93 054
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 97 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 100 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 98 250
Valais average salary CHF 100 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 96 208