Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
cardiologist, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 400 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 141 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 150 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 62 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 62 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 0
Women: 45-55median CHF 240 000
Men: 55+median CHF 144 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 138 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a cardiologist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 240 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
cardiologist, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 72 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 141 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 111 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 144 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 240 000
median CHF 138 500
+243%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for cardiologist have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 150 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 200 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a cardiologist is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 240 000 anually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for cardiologist, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Medical Technology
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Health care / Social services
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Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Service sector in general
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for cardiologist
The top two high-paying cantons for cardiologist are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.