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molecular biologist salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 28 salary entriesCHF 55 000
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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

molecular biologist, Throughout Switzerland

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Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

molecular biologist, Throughout Switzerland

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+69%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for molecular biologist have changed over time.

In 2016-2018, the annual median salary was CHF 62 000. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 89 700 per year.

Salary trend

molecular biologist, Throughout Switzerland

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a molecular biologist is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 82 500 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for molecular biologist, Throughout Switzerland

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  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 82 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 73 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 69 850Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 55 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 42 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
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  7. Building trade / Real estate
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  8. Consulting various
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  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  10. Service sector in general
    N/A1 job

Salary by cantons for molecular biologist

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

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Throughout Switzerland

molecular biologist

CHF 55 000

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Salary by canton

molecular biologist

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