physician salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 123 salary entriesCHF 132 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

2% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 11 000

2% earn betweenCHF 39 600 and CHF 40 000

10% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 72 000

2% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 80 000

22% earn betweenCHF 89 700 and CHF 110 500

15% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 133 000

median CHF 132 000

10% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 150 000

13% earn betweenCHF 156 000 and CHF 180 000

11% earn betweenCHF 185 000 and CHF 204 000

2% earn betweenCHF 215 000 and CHF 220 000

5% earn betweenCHF 234 000 and CHF 250 000

2% earn betweenCHF 270 000 and CHF 270 000

3% earn betweenCHF 300 000 and CHF 300 000

3% earn betweenCHF 318 000 and CHF 325 000

10kCHF 10 000

78kCHF 78 000

250kCHF 250 000

325kCHF 325 000

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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

physician, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income237k

Men: 16-25median CHF 74 000

Women: 16-25median CHF 74 000

Men: 25-35median CHF 104 500

Women: 25-35median CHF 105 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 120 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 132 500

Men: 45-55median CHF 163 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 154 000

Men: 55+median CHF 182 500

Women: 55+median CHF 168 000

median CHF 132 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 100 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 180 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

physician, Zurich

median

90kIncome190k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 100 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 105 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 120 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 137 500

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 162 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 180 000

median CHF 132 000

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

years

+80%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 135 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 168 000 per year.

Salary trend

physician, Zurich

median

0Income180k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 120 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 135 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 168 000

median CHF 132 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

3 weeks ago

Ausbildung Radiologiefachperson HF 100%

Place of work:

Uster

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Apprenticeship

Spital Uster

5 days ago

Oberärztin/-arzt 100% Klinik für Pneumologie (m/w/d)

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Rocken®

2 weeks ago

Leitende/r Arzt/Ärztin für Psychiatrie - Medizinisch-therapeutische Leitung einer Station (m/w/d)

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Rocken®

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a physician is Catering / Hotel, with an average salary of CHF 300 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for physician, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Catering / Hotel
CHF 300 0006 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 200 00030 jobs
Insurance
CHF 185 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 131 000Set up Job Alert
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 113 4009 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 101 0001 job
Consulting various
CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
N/ASet up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for physician

The top two high-paying cantons for physician are Valais and Grisons. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Zurich

physician

CHF 111 800

median salary

Salary by canton

physician

median

0Income170k

Aargaumedian CHF 133 500

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 133 540

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 102 000

Fribourgmedian CHF 0

Genevamedian CHF 102 000

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 133 800

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 120 000

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 126 000

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 96 928

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 110 000

Valaismedian CHF 161 800

Zugmedian CHF 115 000

Zurichmedian CHF 132 000

median CHF 111 800

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for physician, Zurich

Zurich

physician

Aargau

42 salaries

St. Gallen

25 salaries

Thurgau

19 salaries

Zug

17 salaries

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for physician

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for physician, Zurich

Salary by cantons for physician

Zurich

physician

Salary by canton

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Aargau

42 salaries

St. Gallen

25 salaries

Thurgau

19 salaries

Zug

17 salaries