Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
pharmaceutical scientist, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 67 650
Women: 16-25median CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 77 750
Women: 25-35median CHF 78 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 81 300
Women: 35-45median CHF 81 300
Men: 45-55median CHF 83 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 83 200
Men: 55+median CHF 92 000
Women: 55+median CHF 85 000
median CHF 80 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a pharmaceutical scientist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 76 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
pharmaceutical scientist, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 76 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 78 250
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 84 087
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 88 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 85 387
median CHF 80 000
+7%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for pharmaceutical scientist have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 82 800. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 83 381 per year.
The highest paying industry for a pharmaceutical scientist is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 92 000 anually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for pharmaceutical scientist, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 86 4003 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 81 6314 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 80 00044 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 78 0001 job
Utilities
CHF 76 0002 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 70 5009 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 45 000Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for pharmaceutical scientist
The top two high-paying cantons for pharmaceutical scientist are Berne and Vaud. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.