Published: 05 November 2024
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ophthalmologist salaries Throughout Switzerland
Annual Gross Salary
Median based on 13 salary entriesCHF 180 000
Median
This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.
Salary by age & gender
Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
ophthalmologist, Throughout Switzerland
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Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a ophthalmologist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 360 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
ophthalmologist, Throughout Switzerland
Median
+19%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for ophthalmologist have changed over time.
In 2019-2021, the annual median salary was CHF 185 000. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 265 000 per year.
Salary trend
ophthalmologist, Throughout Switzerland
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Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a ophthalmologist is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 200 000 anually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for ophthalmologist, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Health care / Social servicesCHF 200 00012 jobs
- Recruitment agency / StaffingCHF 155 000Set up Job Alert
- Medical TechnologyCHF 130 0007 jobs
- Banking / Financial institutionsN/ASet up Job Alert
- Building trade / Real estateN/ASet up Job Alert
- Consulting variousN/ASet up Job Alert
- EducationN/ASet up Job Alert
- Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsN/ASet up Job Alert
- Retail trade / WholesalingN/ASet up Job Alert
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Salary by cantons for ophthalmologist
The top two high-paying cantons for ophthalmologist are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Throughout Switzerland
ophthalmologist
CHF 180 000
median salary
Salary by canton
ophthalmologist
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