médecin salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 118 517

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How much does a médecin earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time médecin earns an average gross salary of CHF 118 517 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 360 000, based on 679 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • 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

médecin, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 74 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 94 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 164 584
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 162 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 161 300
Women: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 118 517

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 94 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 166 667 per year.

Salary by work experience

médecin, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 107
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 152 100
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 166 667
Average salary CHF 118 517
+77%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 130 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 132 200 per year.

Salary trend

médecin, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 200
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 118 493

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a médecin is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 170 300 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for médecin, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 170 30018 jobs
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 144 00019 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 141 6671 job
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 122 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 120 00086 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 113 7501 job
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 102 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 100 0005 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 91 300Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for médecin

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

médecin

CHF 118 460

average salary

Salary by canton

médecin

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 159 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 150 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 102 920
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 100 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 150 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 132 200
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 141 591
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 144 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 108 000
Valais average salary CHF 161 800
Zug average salary CHF 115 000
Zurich average salary CHF 126 000
Average salary CHF 118 460