experimental physicist salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 102 500

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How much does a experimental physicist earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time experimental physicist earns an average gross salary of CHF 102 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 48 000 to CHF 195 000, based on 28 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

experimental physicist, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 92 300
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 117 560
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 120 120
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 013
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 102 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 126 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

experimental physicist, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 113 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 102 500
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for experimental physicist have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 118 012. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 124 000 per year.

Salary trend

experimental physicist, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 124 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 012
Average salary CHF 100 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a experimental physicist is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 147 500 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for experimental physicist, Zurich

Industry

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  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 147 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 124 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 117 560Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 107 442Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 104 0001 job
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 98 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 48 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for experimental physicist

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

ZH

Zurich

experimental physicist

CHF 100 000

average salary

Salary by canton

experimental physicist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 150 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 106 000
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 100 000
Average salary CHF 100 000