Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
academic development specialist, Throughout Switzerland
median114k
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 58 565
Men: 25-35median CHF 76 050
Women: 25-35median CHF 70 200
Men: 35-45median CHF 118 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 115 132
Men: 45-55median CHF 129 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 129 000
Men: 55+median CHF 140 000
Women: 55+median CHF 129 000
median CHF 114 632
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a academic development specialist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 106 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 141 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
academic development specialist, Throughout Switzerland
median114k
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 106 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 108 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 116 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 114 264
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 122 725
21+ yearsmedian CHF 141 000
median CHF 114 632
+32%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for academic development specialist have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 114 632. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.
Salary trend
academic development specialist, Throughout Switzerland
The highest paying industry for a academic development specialist is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 230 000 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for academic development specialist, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 230 00010 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 200 0002 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 120 0002 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 119 675Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 116 00020 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 114 5438 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 96 0001 job
Health care / Social services
CHF 95 6007 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
N/ASet up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for academic development specialist
The top two high-paying cantons for academic development specialist are Zurich and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.