scientist salaries Zurich
Annual Gross Salary
This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.
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, Zurich
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 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 148 050 per year.
Salary by work experience
scientist, Zurich
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for scientist have changed over time.
In 2016-2018, the annual median salary was CHF 98 554. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 109 000 per year.
Salary trend
scientist, Zurich
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a scientist is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 anually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for scientist, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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- Media / Printing / PublishingCHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
- Information technology / TelecomCHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
- UtilitiesCHF 127 000Set up Job Alert
- Service sector in generalCHF 120 0005 jobs
- Agriculture / Forestry / WoodCHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
- Consulting variousCHF 110 0003 jobs
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 101 800Set up Job Alert
- Medical TechnologyCHF 101 068Set up Job Alert
- Industry variousCHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
- Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsCHF 95 000Set 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.
Zurich
scientist
CHF 86 174
median salary
Salary by canton
scientist