chemist salaries Throughout Switzerland

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 87 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 98 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 108 500 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chemist is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 128 460 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.