clinical research assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 93 000

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How much does a clinical research assistant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time clinical research assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 93 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 55 650 to CHF 132 365, based on 24 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

clinical research assistant, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 55 650
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 95 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 98 750
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 98 750
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 83 668
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 93 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a clinical research assistant 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 95 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

clinical research assistant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 825
Average salary CHF 93 000
-23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 97 075. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 118 450 per year.

Salary trend

clinical research assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 450
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 075
Average salary CHF 93 000

Jobs for clinical research assistant

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a clinical research assistant is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 100 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for clinical research assistant, Zurich

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 98 750Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 73 820Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A1 job
  8. Building trade / Real estate
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  9. Education
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for clinical research assistant

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

ZH

Zurich

clinical research assistant

CHF 93 000

average salary

Salary by canton

clinical research assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 87 200
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
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 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 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 93 000
Average salary CHF 84 000