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research analyst salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 133 salary entriesCHF 90 000
median
2% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 13 000
2% earn betweenCHF 25 000 and CHF 31 200
5% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 42 000
15% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 65 000
7% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 76 000
27% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 95 000
median CHF 90 000
11% earn betweenCHF 97 500 and CHF 105 000
9% earn betweenCHF 110 000 and CHF 123 000
8% earn betweenCHF 129 500 and CHF 135 000
7% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 155 000
4% earn betweenCHF 169 500 and CHF 175 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 185 000 and CHF 185 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 210 000 and CHF 210 000
3% earn betweenCHF 220 000 and CHF 230 000

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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

research analyst, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 50 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 40 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 84 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 122 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 120 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 132 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 127 500
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 90 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a research analyst relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 84 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 181 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

research analyst, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 84 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 90 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 110 080
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 88 200
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 122 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 181 000
median CHF 90 000
+114%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for research analyst have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 89 100. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 93 500 per year.

Salary trend

research analyst, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 88 000
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 75 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 93 500
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 89 100
median CHF 90 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a research analyst is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 170 000 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for research analyst, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 170 0004 jobs
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 136 0001 job
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 131 0003 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 111 600Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 109 7503 jobs
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 105 08012 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 97 00020 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 93 00012 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 91 0006 jobs

Salary by cantons for research analyst

The top two high-paying cantons for research analyst are Vaud and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

research analyst

CHF 90 000

median salary

Salary by canton

research analyst

median
Aargaumedian CHF 0
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 0
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 84 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 97 500
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 90 500
median CHF 90 000