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
MenWomen
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.
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
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 221 161Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 138 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 136 5002 jobs
Insurance
CHF 114 5002 jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 97 500Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 96 00032 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 93 71598 jobs
Education
CHF 93 5002 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 92 10068 jobs
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.