scientific writer salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 13 salary entriesCHF 101 830

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

8% earn betweenCHF 47 000 and CHF 47 000

8% earn betweenCHF 51 000 and CHF 51 000

8% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 60 000

8% earn betweenCHF 82 160 and CHF 82 160

8% earn betweenCHF 94 000 and CHF 94 000

8% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 100 000

8% earn betweenCHF 101 830 and CHF 101 830

median CHF 101 830

8% earn betweenCHF 106 600 and CHF 106 600

8% earn betweenCHF 110 000 and CHF 110 000

8% earn betweenCHF 162 000 and CHF 162 000

8% earn betweenCHF 168 000 and CHF 168 000

8% earn betweenCHF 174 350 and CHF 174 350

8% earn betweenCHF 205 000 and CHF 205 000

47kCHF 47 000

82kCHF 82 160

162kCHF 162 000

205kCHF 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

median

Men

Women

0Income211k

Men: 16-25median CHF 0

Women: 16-25median CHF 47 000

Men: 25-35median CHF 0

Women: 25-35median CHF 162 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 94 380

Women: 35-45median CHF 94 380

Men: 45-55median CHF 101 830

Women: 45-55median CHF 51 000

Men: 55+median CHF 0

Women: 55+median CHF 94 000

median CHF 101 830

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

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 82 160. 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

median

70kIncome170k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 82 160

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 110 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 162 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 137 300

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 97 915

21+ yearsmedian CHF 100 000

median CHF 101 830

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

years

+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 median salary was CHF 107 500. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 168 175 per year.

Salary trend

scientific writer, Throughout Switzerland

median

90kIncome180k

2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 96 080

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 101 830

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 168 175

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 107 500

median CHF 101 830

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

3 days ago

Grant Writer at the AI Center and Research Office

Place of work:

Lausanne

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Temporary

EPFL

4 weeks ago

Science and Technology Writer (IR-ECO-CE-2025-16-GRAE)

Place of work:

Geneva

CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research

6 days ago

Wissenschaftsredaktor*in 80-100 %

Place of work:

Villigen PSI

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)

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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 anually. 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

Median salary

Jobs

Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 168 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 162 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 106 600Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
N/A1 job
Service sector in general
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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.

Throughout Switzerland

scientific writer

CHF 101 830

median salary

Salary by canton

scientific writer

median

0Income10k

Aargaumedian CHF 0

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 0

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 0

Genevamedian CHF 0

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 0

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 0

median CHF 101 830

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

scientific writer salaries Throughout Switzerland

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

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Jobs for scientific writer

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for scientific writer, Throughout Switzerland

Salary by cantons for scientific writer

Throughout Switzerland

scientific writer

Salary by canton