Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
scientist, Basel-Stadt
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 89 440
Women: 16-25median CHF 95 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 87 950
Women: 25-35median CHF 87 950
Men: 35-45median CHF 112 700
Women: 35-45median CHF 112 700
Men: 45-55median CHF 116 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 105 000
Men: 55+median CHF 153 000
Women: 55+median CHF 115 500
median CHF 93 514
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 77 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 153 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
scientist, Basel-Stadt
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 77 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 91 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 96 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 103 250
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 114 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 153 000
median CHF 93 514
+97%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for scientist have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 101 900. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 111 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a scientist is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 105 000 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 scientist, Basel-Stadt
Industry
Median salary
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Information technology / Telecom
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 96 00015 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 92 0281 job
Education
CHF 85 6564 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 84 0001 job
Health care / Social services
CHF 75 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for scientist
The top two high-paying cantons for scientist are Aargau and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.