Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
pharmaceutical scientist, Berne
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 82 250
Women: 25-35median CHF 80 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 87 950
Women: 35-45median CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 89 700
Women: 45-55median CHF 64 400
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 85 000
median CHF 84 750
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a pharmaceutical scientist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 67 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 104 600 per year.
Salary by work experience
pharmaceutical scientist, Berne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 84 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 67 600
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 83 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 81 919
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 104 600
median CHF 84 750
+24%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for pharmaceutical scientist have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 83 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 87 737 per year.
The highest paying industry for a pharmaceutical scientist is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 93 500 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for pharmaceutical scientist, Berne
Industry
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Industry various
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 84 75011 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Service sector in general
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for pharmaceutical scientist
The top two high-paying cantons for pharmaceutical scientist are Berne and Vaud. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.