scientific writer salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Average salary based on 13 salary entriesCHF 110 000
Average salary
8% earn betweenCHF 47 000 and CHF 47 000
8% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 60 000
8% earn betweenCHF 72 857 and CHF 72 857
8% earn betweenCHF 94 000 and CHF 94 000
8% earn betweenCHF 101 830 and CHF 101 830
8% earn betweenCHF 102 700 and CHF 102 700
8% earn betweenCHF 110 000 and CHF 110 000
average salary CHF 110 000
8% earn betweenCHF 125 000 and CHF 125 000
8% earn betweenCHF 133 250 and CHF 133 250
8% earn betweenCHF 162 000 and CHF 162 000
8% earn betweenCHF 168 000 and CHF 168 000
8% earn betweenCHF 181 950 and CHF 181 950
8% earn betweenCHF 205 000 and CHF 205 000

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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

scientific writer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 47 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 162 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 117 975
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 117 975
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 72 857
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 94 000
Average salary CHF 110 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 97 915. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 162 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

scientific writer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 700
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 162 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 625
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 915
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 125 000
Average salary CHF 110 000
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for scientific writer have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 107 500. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 171 975 per year.

Salary trend

scientific writer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 350
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 830
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 171 975
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 500
Average salary CHF 110 000

Jobs for scientific writer

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a scientific writer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 168 000 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for scientific writer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 168 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 162 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Education
    CHF 133 250Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 101 830Set up Job Alert
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
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Salary by cantons for scientific writer

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

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Throughout Switzerland

scientific writer

CHF 110 000

average salary

Salary by canton

scientific writer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
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 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 110 000