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médecin salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 632 salary entriesCHF 140 884
median
4% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 28 080
13% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 72 000
22% earn betweenCHF 74 000 and CHF 112 037
13% earn betweenCHF 114 278 and CHF 146 000
median CHF 140 884
9% earn betweenCHF 147 049 and CHF 165 000
9% earn betweenCHF 167 000 and CHF 186 247
10% earn betweenCHF 189 063 and CHF 225 000
7% earn betweenCHF 227 483 and CHF 260 013
2% earn betweenCHF 266 821 and CHF 289 056
3% earn betweenCHF 294 159 and CHF 312 706
1% earn betweenCHF 318 703 and CHF 326 114
2% earn betweenCHF 350 000 and CHF 375 000
3% earn betweenCHF 392 212 and CHF 420 141
2% earn betweenCHF 437 183 and CHF 465 700
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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

médecin, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 79 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 88 940
Men: 25-35median CHF 105 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 105 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 149 850
Women: 35-45median CHF 149 925
Men: 45-55median CHF 168 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 160 000
Men: 55+median CHF 165 800
Women: 55+median CHF 163 329
median CHF 140 884

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 106 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 178 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

médecin, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 108 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 106 600
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 172 840
21+ yearsmedian CHF 178 000
median CHF 140 884
+65%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 154 125. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 156 000 per year.

Salary trend

médecin, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 99 016
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 154 125
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 156 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 118 500
median CHF 140 976

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a médecin is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 403 607 anually. Followed by Catering / Hotel and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for médecin, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 403 6071 job
  2. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 306 3798 jobs
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 191 86323 jobs
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 185 292Set up Job Alert
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 180 48621 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 170 30013 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 150 0008 jobs
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 145 0001663 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 138 337Set up Job Alert
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 111 837205 jobs

Salary by cantons for médecin

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

médecin

CHF 140 705

median salary

Salary by canton

médecin

median
Aargaumedian CHF 357 036
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 135 770
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 245 133
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 102 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 133 800
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 118 500
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 131 591
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 180 422
median CHF 140 705