scientist salaries Basel-Stadt

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 79 salary entriesCHF 92 028

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

1% earn betweenCHF 50 400 and CHF 50 400

4% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 62 000

3% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 65 734

20% earn betweenCHF 69 000 and CHF 75 000

3% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 80 500

20% earn betweenCHF 84 000 and CHF 92 028

median CHF 92 028

6% earn betweenCHF 95 000 and CHF 98 601

8% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 106 000

5% earn betweenCHF 109 000 and CHF 111 000

13% earn betweenCHF 113 000 and CHF 120 000

5% earn betweenCHF 124 260 and CHF 125 000

4% earn betweenCHF 132 000 and CHF 134 400

6% earn betweenCHF 152 500 and CHF 158 000

3% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 180 000

50kCHF 50 400

69kCHF 69 000

125kCHF 125 000

180kCHF 180 000

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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

scientist, Basel-Stadt

median

Men

Women

0Income199k

Men: 16-25median CHF 73 500

Women: 16-25median CHF 95 000

Men: 25-35median CHF 87 950

Women: 25-35median CHF 87 950

Men: 35-45median CHF 108 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 108 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 116 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 105 000

Men: 55+median CHF 153 000

Women: 55+median CHF 115 500

median CHF 92 028

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 153 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

scientist, Basel-Stadt

median

70kIncome160k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 80 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 91 500

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 96 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 103 250

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 110 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 153 000

median CHF 92 028

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+91%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 100 950. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 111 000 per year.

Salary trend

scientist, Basel-Stadt

median

0Income120k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 84 250

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 111 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 100 950

median CHF 92 028

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

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Scientific Specialist (m/w/d)

Place of work:

Basel

Workload:

100%

myScience

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PhD & Postdoc positions in mechanisms of tumor dormancy 100%

Place of work:

Basel

Workload:

100%

myScience

4 weeks ago

Bourse de début de thèse en littérature

Place of work:

Basel

Workload:

100%

Universität Basel

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a scientist is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 105 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for scientist, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Median salary

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Information technology / Telecom
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 96 000Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 92 028Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 79 828Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for scientist

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

Basel-Stadt

scientist

CHF 87 302

median salary

Salary by canton

scientist

median

0Income110k

Aargaumedian CHF 102 200

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 100 180

Basel Landmedian CHF 90 000

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 92 028

Fribourgmedian CHF 0

Genevamedian CHF 85 500

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 0

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 0

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 0

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 90 000

Valaismedian CHF 93 500

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 96 750

median CHF 87 302

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Salary trend

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Highest-Paying industries for scientist, Basel-Stadt

Salary by cantons for scientist

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