scientist salaries Throughout Switzerland
Annual Gross Salary
This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.
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
scientist, Throughout Switzerland
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a scientist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 178. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 135 200 per year.
Salary by work experience
scientist, Throughout Switzerland
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for scientist have changed over time.
In 2013-2015, the annual median salary was CHF 80 000. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 96 950 per year.
Salary trend
scientist, Throughout Switzerland
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Un-une Responsable « Administration et Finances » (80-100%)
Y-PARC Swiss Technopole SA
Yverdon-les-Bains
Published: 11 April 2024
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a scientist is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 anually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for scientist, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Media / Printing / PublishingCHF 140 0001 job
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 130 0001 job
- Information technology / TelecomCHF 105 00035 jobs
- Machine / System constructionCHF 99 00022 jobs
- Service sector in generalCHF 95 8009 jobs
- Banking / Financial institutionsCHF 95 5006 jobs
- Industry variousCHF 95 00035 jobs
- Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsCHF 91 666298 jobs
- Medical TechnologyCHF 87 64630 jobs
- EducationCHF 85 000165 jobs
Salary by cantons for scientist
The top two high-paying cantons for scientist are Schwyz and Zug. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Throughout Switzerland
scientist
CHF 85 814
median salary
Salary by canton
scientist