Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
clinical research assistant, Throughout Switzerland
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MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 87 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 80 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 79 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 79 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 81 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 81 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 80 600
Women: 45-55median CHF 83 834
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 70 000
median CHF 81 450
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a clinical research assistant relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 79 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 94 900 per year.
Salary by work experience
clinical research assistant, Throughout Switzerland
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0-2 yearsmedian CHF 79 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 86 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 86 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 94 900
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 84 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 80 600
median CHF 81 450
+2%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for clinical research assistant have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 80 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 91 000 per year.
Salary trend
clinical research assistant, Throughout Switzerland
The highest paying industry for a clinical research assistant is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 100 000 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for clinical research assistant, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Consulting various
CHF 100 0001 job
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 90 00011 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 80 300Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 79 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 72 1372 jobs
Industry various
CHF 50 00018 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
N/A2 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
N/ASet up Job Alert
Education
N/A3 jobs
Salary by cantons for clinical research assistant
The top two high-paying cantons for clinical research assistant are Berne and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.