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apotheker salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 770 salary entriesCHF 92 075
median
3% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 13 213
3% earn betweenCHF 19 200 and CHF 31 000
8% earn betweenCHF 35 000 and CHF 52 000
9% earn betweenCHF 54 000 and CHF 66 000
7% earn betweenCHF 67 200 and CHF 75 400
16% earn betweenCHF 76 000 and CHF 89 000
31% earn betweenCHF 89 600 and CHF 106 600
median CHF 92 075
11% earn betweenCHF 107 900 and CHF 122 000
6% earn betweenCHF 123 000 and CHF 136 500
3% earn betweenCHF 137 500 and CHF 144 000
3% earn betweenCHF 147 000 and CHF 160 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 164 336 and CHF 174 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 195 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 205 000 and CHF 210 000
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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

apotheker, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 72 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 72 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 87 013
Women: 25-35median CHF 86 893
Men: 35-45median CHF 100 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 100 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Men: 55+median CHF 99 200
Women: 55+median CHF 99 200
median CHF 92 113

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 84 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 105 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

apotheker, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 84 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 92 200
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 99 250
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 95 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 105 600
21+ yearsmedian CHF 98 400
median CHF 92 087
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 95 700. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 98 000 per year.

Salary trend

apotheker, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 87 230
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 95 700
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 98 000
median CHF 92 113

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a apotheker is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 221 161 anually. Followed by Consulting various and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for apotheker, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 221 161Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 138 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 136 5002 jobs
  4. Insurance
    CHF 114 5002 jobs
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 97 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 96 00032 jobs
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 93 71598 jobs
  8. Education
    CHF 93 5002 jobs
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 92 10068 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 92 0005 jobs

Salary by cantons for apotheker

The top two high-paying cantons for apotheker are Berne and Lucerne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

apotheker

CHF 92 087

median salary

Salary by canton

apotheker

median
Aargaumedian CHF 94 050
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 100 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 66 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 97 500
Fribourgmedian CHF 86 400
Genevamedian CHF 84 500
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 89 200
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 99 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 91 500
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 84 100
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 96 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 83 200
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 93 400
Valaismedian CHF 92 815
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 96 200
median CHF 92 087