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psychologist salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 72 225

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How much does a psychologist earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time psychologist earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 225 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 240 to CHF 168 000, based on 42 entries.
  • Updated 17 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

psychologist, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 83 823
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 82 773
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 39 000
Average salary CHF 72 225

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

psychologist, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 303
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 337
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
Average salary CHF 72 225
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 72 450. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 81 423 per year.

Salary trend

psychologist, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 450
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 423
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 72 225
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a psychologist is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 90 811 annually. Followed by Education and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for psychologist, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 90 811Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 78 337Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 72 450Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 69 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 56 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 30 240Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
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  10. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for psychologist

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

GE

Geneva

psychologist

CHF 72 225

average salary

Salary by canton

psychologist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 99 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 91 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 100 100
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 90 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 495
Geneva average salary CHF 72 225
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 100 225
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 91 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 88 500
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 84 250
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 96 700
Average salary CHF 91 000