biological scientist salaries Throughout Switzerland

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 76 555. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for biological scientist have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 86 145. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 93 600 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a biological scientist is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 104 000 annually. Followed by Agriculture / Forestry / Wood and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.