chemist salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 83 375

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How much does a chemist earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time chemist earns an average gross salary of CHF 83 375 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 49 280 to CHF 160 000, based on 22 entries.
  • 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

chemist, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 596
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 160 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 83 375

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 530 per year.

Salary by work experience

chemist, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 375
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 530
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 83 375
+103%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 81 000. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 95 070 per year.

Salary trend

chemist, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 070
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 83 375

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chemist is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 140 530 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chemist, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 140 530Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 84 750Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 79 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
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  6. Building trade / Real estate
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  7. Consulting various
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  8. Education
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  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    N/A1 job
  10. Service sector in general
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Salary by cantons for chemist

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

VD

Vaud

chemist

CHF 83 375

average salary

Salary by canton

chemist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 104 925
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 115 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 102 995
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 110 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 102 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 95 000
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 83 375
Valais average salary CHF 100 268
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 96 837
Average salary CHF 97 512