physician assistant salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 72 174

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How much does a physician assistant earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time physician assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 174 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 35 000 to CHF 116 760, based on 91 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

physician assistant, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 50 400
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 71 110
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 980
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 73 369
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 87 174
Men: 55+average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 75 540
Average salary CHF 72 174

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 712. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 174 per year.

Salary by work experience

physician assistant, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 712
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 490
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 340
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 902
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 202
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 87 174
Average salary CHF 72 174
+44%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for physician assistant have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 72 627. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 194 per year.

Salary trend

physician assistant, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 627
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 194
Average salary CHF 72 174

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a physician assistant is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 88 200 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for physician assistant, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 88 200Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 72 087Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
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  4. Building trade / Real estate
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  9. Utilities
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Salary by cantons for physician assistant

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

GE

Geneva

physician assistant

CHF 72 174

average salary

Salary by canton

physician assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 67 600
Bern average salary CHF 65 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 66 350
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 65 369
Geneva average salary CHF 72 174
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 325
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 625
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 62 222
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 63 400
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 650
Solothurn average salary CHF 64 945
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 425
Thurgau average salary CHF 63 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 67 200
Valais average salary CHF 65 000
Zug average salary CHF 72 000
Zurich average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 66 382