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lecturer salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 114 salary entriesCHF 116 100
median
4% earn betweenCHF 10 120 and CHF 21 460
4% earn betweenCHF 35 200 and CHF 43 000
6% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 62 920
9% earn betweenCHF 66 000 and CHF 75 000
6% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 84 000
14% earn betweenCHF 88 000 and CHF 100 000
14% earn betweenCHF 104 000 and CHF 120 000
median CHF 116 100
23% earn betweenCHF 124 000 and CHF 140 000
8% earn betweenCHF 146 000 and CHF 160 000
5% earn betweenCHF 164 336 and CHF 169 000
4% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 186 247
< 1% earn betweenCHF 219 114 and CHF 219 114
< 1% earn betweenCHF 230 000 and CHF 230 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 251 981 and CHF 251 981
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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

lecturer, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 64 542
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 98 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 99 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 112 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 112 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 119 800
Men: 55+median CHF 143 000
Women: 55+median CHF 140 000
median CHF 116 100

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 99 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 136 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

lecturer, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 99 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 104 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 127 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 119 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 136 000
median CHF 116 100
+36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 116 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

lecturer, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 116 500
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 96 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
median CHF 116 100

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a lecturer is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 185 000 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for lecturer, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 185 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 136 0001 job
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 134 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Utilities
    CHF 119 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 109 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 98 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for lecturer

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

ZH

Zurich

lecturer

CHF 94 510

median salary

Salary by canton

lecturer

median
Aargaumedian CHF 150 061
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 89 225
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 88 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 96 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 82 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 85 000
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 116 100
median CHF 94 510

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