veterinarian 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
veterinarian, Throughout Switzerland
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a veterinarian relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 700. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 130 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
veterinarian, Throughout Switzerland
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for veterinarian have changed over time.
In 2013-2015, the annual median salary was CHF 83 087. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 97 300 per year.
Salary trend
veterinarian, Throughout Switzerland
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Published: 16 April 2024
Collaborateur/trice scientifique au sein du secteur Prévention des épizooties
Office fédéral de la sécurité alimentaire et des affaires vétérinaires OSAV
Berne
Published: 26 March 2024
Responsable des applications métier spécialisées du Service vétérinaire suisse
Office fédéral de la sécurité alimentaire et des affaires vétérinaires OSAV
Berne
Published: 16 April 2024
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a veterinarian is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 148 000 anually. Followed by Medical Technology and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for veterinarian, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Retail trade / WholesalingCHF 148 0002 jobs
- Medical TechnologyCHF 126 50010 jobs
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 119 6005 jobs
- Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsCHF 115 0006 jobs
- Agriculture / Forestry / WoodCHF 112 5002 jobs
- Service sector in generalCHF 77 12114 jobs
- Health care / Social servicesCHF 74 72778 jobs
- Industry variousCHF 47 4001 job
- Legal / Business adviceCHF 41 4002 jobs
- Banking / Financial institutionsN/ASet up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for veterinarian
The top two high-paying cantons for veterinarian are Solothurn and Thurgau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Throughout Switzerland
veterinarian
CHF 87 200
median salary
Salary by canton
veterinarian
