Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
anaesthesiologist, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 70 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 87 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 87 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 127 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 125 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 118 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 118 000
Men: 55+median CHF 168 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 121 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a anaesthesiologist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 100. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 163 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
anaesthesiologist, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 85 100
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 96 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 121 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 104 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 153 096
21+ yearsmedian CHF 163 000
median CHF 121 500
+92%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for anaesthesiologist have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 134 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 154 548 per year.
The highest paying industry for a anaesthesiologist is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 121 500 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for anaesthesiologist, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
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Health care / Social services
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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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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Service sector in general
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Utilities
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Catering / Hotel
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Salary by cantons for anaesthesiologist
The top two high-paying cantons for anaesthesiologist are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.