chemical and pharmaceutical technician salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 80 535

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How much does a chemical and pharmaceutical technician earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time chemical and pharmaceutical technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 80 535 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 46 000 to CHF 117 000, based on 19 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

chemical and pharmaceutical technician, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 535
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 117 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 76 360
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 80 535

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a chemical and pharmaceutical technician relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 750. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 92 300 per year.

Salary by work experience

chemical and pharmaceutical technician, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 325
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 750
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 360
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 535
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 92 300
Average salary CHF 80 535
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chemical and pharmaceutical technician have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 81 900. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

chemical and pharmaceutical technician, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 980
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
Average salary CHF 80 535

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chemical and pharmaceutical technician is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 80 535 annually. Followed by Industry various and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chemical and pharmaceutical technician, Zurich

Industry

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  2. Industry various
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  3. Banking / Financial institutions
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  4. Building trade / Real estate
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  5. Consulting various
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  6. Education
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  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  8. Service sector in general
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  9. Utilities
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  10. Catering / Hotel
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Salary by cantons for chemical and pharmaceutical technician

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

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Zurich

chemical and pharmaceutical technician

CHF 80 535

average salary

Salary by canton

chemical and pharmaceutical technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 85 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 90 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 92 715
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 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 74 100
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 0
Valais average salary CHF 84 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 80 535
Average salary CHF 83 714