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lab associate salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 72 150

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How much does a lab associate earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time lab associate earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 150 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 22 000 to CHF 133 224, based on 993 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

lab associate, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 860
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 811
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 69 717
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 930
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 78 930
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 87 050
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 87 050
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 350
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 350
Average salary CHF 72 209

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 92 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

lab associate, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 560
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 650
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 270
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 250
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 92 000
Average salary CHF 72 299
+42%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for lab associate have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 75 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 533 per year.

Salary trend

lab associate, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 175
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 533
Average salary CHF 72 209
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a lab associate is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 116 800 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for lab associate, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 116 800Set up Job Alert
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 109 719Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 82 0004 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 79 170Set up Job Alert
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 76 00013 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 75 959Set up Job Alert
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 75 652Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for lab associate

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

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Throughout Switzerland

lab associate

CHF 72 150

average salary

Salary by canton

lab associate

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 327
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 72 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 83 567
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 75 600
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 000
Geneva average salary CHF 72 645
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 865
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 79 780
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 72 850
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 63 300
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 60 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 73 740
Valais average salary CHF 68 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 75 845
Average salary CHF 72 150