lecturer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 120 000

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How much does a lecturer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time lecturer earns an average gross salary of CHF 120 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 000 to CHF 229 320, based on 115 entries.
  • Updated 17 days ago
  • 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

lecturer, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 109 647
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 98 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 99 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 127 498
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 127 498
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 127 790
Men: 55+average salary CHF 135 625
Women: 55+average salary CHF 135 625
Average salary CHF 120 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 100 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 138 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

lecturer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 138 000
Average salary CHF 120 000
+38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 125 147. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 126 290 per year.

Salary trend

lecturer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 147
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 300
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 290
Average salary CHF 120 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a lecturer is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 189 200 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for lecturer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 189 200Set up Job Alert
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 185 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 140 555Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 136 0001 job
  5. Education
    CHF 127 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Utilities
    CHF 122 875Set up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 109 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 98 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for lecturer

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

ZH

Zurich

lecturer

CHF 120 000

average salary

Salary by canton

lecturer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 84 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 90 773
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
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 98 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 91 237
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 66 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 93 947
Valais average salary CHF 94 600
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 100 000