Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
chemiker, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 72 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 72 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 85 750
Women: 25-35median CHF 85 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 108 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 105 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 122 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Men: 55+median CHF 150 000
Women: 55+median CHF 160 000
median CHF 97 639
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a chemiker relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 88 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 122 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
chemiker, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 88 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 94 141
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 92 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 109 750
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 122 000
median CHF 97 635
+39%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for chemiker have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 99 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 109 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a chemiker is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 128 460 anually. Followed by Medical Technology and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for chemiker, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 128 4602 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 123 9002 jobs
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 117 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 114 000Set up Job Alert
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 108 950Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 102 0002 jobs
Utilities
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for chemiker
The top two high-paying cantons for chemiker are Aargau and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.