scientist salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 90 000

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How much does a scientist earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time scientist earns an average gross salary of CHF 90 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 000 to CHF 132 000, based on 47 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

scientist, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 50 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 106 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 106 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 108 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 90 000

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 83 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

scientist, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 90 000
+44%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 94 350. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 97 650 per year.

Salary trend

scientist, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 342
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 650
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 350
Average salary CHF 90 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a scientist is Education, with an average salary of CHF 100 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for scientist, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 0002 jobs
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 99 800Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 98 700Set up Job Alert
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 98 100Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 97 100Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 90 342Set up Job Alert
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 89 625Set up Job Alert
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 82 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for scientist

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

GE

Geneva

scientist

CHF 90 000

average salary

Salary by canton

scientist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 110 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 103 219
Basel Land average salary CHF 95 602
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 98 200
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 90 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 93 000
Valais average salary CHF 96 907
Zug average salary CHF 109 992
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 90 684