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phd salaries Geneva

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 70 salary entriesCHF 81 750
median
4% earn betweenCHF 32 000 and CHF 34 000
9% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 46 265
7% earn betweenCHF 49 846 and CHF 55 000
13% earn betweenCHF 56 755 and CHF 60 960
4% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 68 000
3% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 72 000
6% earn betweenCHF 74 400 and CHF 78 000
19% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 87 000
median CHF 81 750
20% earn betweenCHF 89 000 and CHF 97 000
6% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 100 000
4% earn betweenCHF 103 858 and CHF 105 000
1% earn betweenCHF 115 500 and CHF 115 500
1% earn betweenCHF 124 000 and CHF 124 000
3% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 133 000
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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

phd, Geneva

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 55 878
Women: 16-25median CHF 103 858
Men: 25-35median CHF 71 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 71 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 90 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 90 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 91 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 95 500
Men: 55+median CHF 197 808
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 81 750

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 34 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 104 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

phd, Geneva

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 54 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 73 200
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 92 160
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 104 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 34 000
median CHF 81 750
-38%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 77 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 87 501 per year.

Salary trend

phd, Geneva

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 77 500
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 71 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 87 501
median CHF 81 750

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a phd is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 94 320 annually. Followed by Industry various and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for phd, Geneva

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 94 320Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 93 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 83 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 81 7001 job
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 81 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 79 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Education
    CHF 77 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 73 100Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 40 8001 job

Salary by cantons for phd

The top two high-paying cantons for phd are Basel Land and Solothurn. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

GE

Geneva

phd

CHF 80 000

median salary

Salary by canton

phd

median
Aargaumedian CHF 85 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 89 846
Basel Landmedian CHF 92 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 72 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 67 775
Genevamedian CHF 81 750
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 90 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 76 300
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 80 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 92 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 78 324
Valaismedian CHF 85 243
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 82 000
median CHF 80 000

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