surgeon salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 87 salary entriesCHF 120 010

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

3% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 24 356

11% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 65 000

18% earn betweenCHF 74 000 and CHF 102 000

24% earn betweenCHF 108 008 and CHF 132 000

median CHF 120 010

9% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 163 227

3% earn betweenCHF 176 500 and CHF 190 000

9% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 210 000

5% earn betweenCHF 240 000 and CHF 260 000

2% earn betweenCHF 300 000 and CHF 300 000

5% earn betweenCHF 340 000 and CHF 363 228

1% earn betweenCHF 380 000 and CHF 380 000

3% earn betweenCHF 400 000 and CHF 400 000

1% earn betweenCHF 441 000 and CHF 441 000

3% earn betweenCHF 480 000 and CHF 500 000

10kCHF 10 000

108kCHF 108 008

380kCHF 380 000

500kCHF 500 000

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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

surgeon, Throughout Switzerland

median

Men

Women

0Income212k

Men: 16-25median CHF 120 010

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 95 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 93 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 122 500

Women: 35-45median CHF 128 500

Men: 45-55median CHF 120 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 118 000

Men: 55+median CHF 163 227

Women: 55+median CHF 120 000

median CHF 120 010

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 92 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 158 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

surgeon, Throughout Switzerland

median

80kIncome170k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 92 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 117 500

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 117 500

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 150 449

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 158 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 143 363

median CHF 120 010

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

years

+56%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 120 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 150 224 per year.

Salary trend

surgeon, Throughout Switzerland

median

40kIncome160k

2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 50 500

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 120 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 120 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 150 224

median CHF 120 010

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

2 weeks ago

Technicien-ne en salle d'opération (TSO) H/F

Place of work:

Moutier

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

MEDICALIS - NEUCHATEL

4 days ago

Genève

20 – 40%

Supplementary income

Clinique Dentaire de Chantepoulet

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2 months ago

Marketing Leader: Surgical MedTech Solutions

Place of work:

Goleta

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

KARL STORZ Endoskop Produktions GmbH

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a surgeon is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 380 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for surgeon, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Insurance
CHF 380 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 139 005Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 127 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 126 750Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 105 004Set up Job Alert
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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Salary by cantons for surgeon

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

Throughout Switzerland

surgeon

CHF 120 010

median salary

Salary by canton

surgeon

median

0Income130k

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 120 000

median CHF 120 010

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

surgeon salaries Throughout Switzerland

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Age & Gender

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Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for surgeon

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for surgeon, Throughout Switzerland

Salary by cantons for surgeon

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