phd salaries Geneva

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 68 salary entriesCHF 82 000

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lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

3% earn betweenCHF 32 000 and CHF 33 600

9% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 46 265

7% earn betweenCHF 49 846 and CHF 55 000

12% earn betweenCHF 56 755 and CHF 60 960

4% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 68 000

3% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 72 000

6% earn betweenCHF 74 400 and CHF 78 000

19% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 87 000

median CHF 82 000

21% earn betweenCHF 89 000 and CHF 97 000

6% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 100 000

4% earn betweenCHF 103 858 and CHF 105 000

1% earn betweenCHF 115 500 and CHF 115 500

1% earn betweenCHF 124 000 and CHF 124 000

3% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 133 000

32kCHF 32 000

57kCHF 56 755

105kCHF 105 000

133kCHF 133 000

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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

phd, Geneva

median82k

Men

Women

0Income257k

Men: 16-25median CHF 55 878

Women: 16-25median CHF 103 858

Men: 25-35median CHF 72 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 72 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 90 500

Women: 35-45median CHF 90 500

Men: 45-55median CHF 95 500

Women: 45-55median CHF 95 500

Men: 55+median CHF 197 808

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 82 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a phd 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 104 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

phd, Geneva

median82k

0Income110k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 54 500

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 74 400

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 90 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 92 160

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 104 000

median CHF 82 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+91%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for phd have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 77 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 90 000 per year.

Salary trend

phd, Geneva

median82k

0Income100k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 77 500

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 71 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 90 000

median CHF 82 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

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Workload:

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a phd is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 94 320 annually. Followed by Industry various and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for phd, Geneva

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Utilities
CHF 94 320Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 93 00066 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 83 500Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 81 7001 job
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 81 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 80 0008 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 79 500Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 73 1002 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 40 8001 job

Salary by cantons for phd

The top two high-paying cantons for phd are Solothurn and Basel Land. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Geneva

phd

CHF 80 000

median salary

Salary by canton

phd

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0Income100k

Aargaumedian CHF 85 000

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 89 770

Basel Landmedian CHF 92 000

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 72 000

Fribourgmedian CHF 67 775

Genevamedian CHF 82 000

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 90 000

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 76 300

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 80 000

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 95 000

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 0

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 78 324

Valaismedian CHF 85 243

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 82 000

median CHF 80 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

phd salaries Geneva

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Age & Gender

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Salary trend

Jobs for phd

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for phd, Geneva

Salary by cantons for phd

Geneva

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