Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
ecologist, Throughout Switzerland
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MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 85 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 87 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 87 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 90 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 93 600
Men: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Men: 55+median CHF 96 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 91 800
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a ecologist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 106 300 per year.
Salary by work experience
ecologist, Throughout Switzerland
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0-2 yearsmedian CHF 82 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 91 950
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 97 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 106 300
median CHF 91 800
+29%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for ecologist have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 99 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 129 900 per year.
The highest paying industry for a ecologist is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 104 000 anually. Followed by Education and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for ecologist, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 104 0004 jobs
Education
CHF 101 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 92 5001 job
Service sector in general
CHF 87 9001 job
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 86 700Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 78 0002 jobs
Utilities
CHF 75 500Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 56 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for ecologist
The top two high-paying cantons for ecologist are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.