Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
assistant director of research, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 18 627
Men: 25-35median CHF 72 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 71 100
Men: 35-45median CHF 50 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 78 800
Men: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 71 600
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a assistant director of research relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 68 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
assistant director of research, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 68 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 77 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 72 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 71 800
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 115 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 97 500
median CHF 71 600
+43%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for assistant director of research have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 60 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 77 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a assistant director of research is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 97 500 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for assistant director of research, Zurich
Industry
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Health care / Social services
CHF 97 500Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 88 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 86 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 81 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 68 800Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 68 500Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 62 0001 job
Education
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 42 300Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for assistant director of research
The top two high-paying cantons for assistant director of research are Vaud and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.