scientist salaries Geneva

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 38 salary entriesCHF 85 500

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

3% earn betweenCHF 47 428 and CHF 47 428

5% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 52 000

5% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 66 000

3% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 70 000

13% earn betweenCHF 74 400 and CHF 76 700

8% earn betweenCHF 80 400 and CHF 82 000

18% earn betweenCHF 85 000 and CHF 86 040

median CHF 85 500

5% earn betweenCHF 88 000 and CHF 90 000

18% earn betweenCHF 93 000 and CHF 96 000

5% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 100 000

8% earn betweenCHF 104 000 and CHF 106 000

3% earn betweenCHF 112 000 and CHF 112 000

3% earn betweenCHF 118 000 and CHF 118 000

3% earn betweenCHF 132 000 and CHF 132 000

47kCHF 47 428

70kCHF 70 000

106kCHF 106 000

132kCHF 132 000

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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

scientist, Geneva

median

Men

Women

0Income137k

Men: 16-25median CHF 0

Women: 16-25median CHF 50 000

Men: 25-35median CHF 85 500

Women: 25-35median CHF 85 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 105 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 104 500

Men: 45-55median CHF 0

Women: 45-55median CHF 0

Men: 55+median CHF 0

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 85 500

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a scientist 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 105 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

scientist, Geneva

median

0Income110k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 85 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 85 500

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 85 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 105 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 100 000

median CHF 85 500

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

years

+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 90 200. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 93 800 per year.

Salary trend

scientist, Geneva

median

0Income100k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 90 200

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 86 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 93 800

median CHF 85 500

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

4 days ago

Médecin adjoint ou adjointe, traitement et prévention des démences en psychiatrie gériatrique - 100%

Place of work:

Chêne-Bourg

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

HUG - Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève

2 weeks ago

Chambésy

80 – 100%

Temporary

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3 weeks ago

Assistant ou Assistante de recherche - 100%

Place of work:

Genève

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

HUG - Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a scientist is Education, with an average salary of CHF 100 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for scientist, Geneva

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Education
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 100 0002 jobs
Industry various
CHF 96 500Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 94 0003 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 93 600Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 86 040Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 85 500Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 82 0003 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 69 700Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for scientist

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

Geneva

scientist

CHF 87 302

median salary

Salary by canton

scientist

median

0Income110k

Aargaumedian CHF 102 200

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 100 180

Basel Landmedian CHF 90 000

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 92 028

Fribourgmedian CHF 0

Genevamedian CHF 85 500

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 90 000

Valaismedian CHF 93 500

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 96 750

median CHF 87 302

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

scientist salaries Geneva

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Jobs for scientist

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for scientist, Geneva

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