Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
scientist, Valais
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 100 570
Women: 35-45median CHF 99 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 108 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 108 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 95 250
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a scientist 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 104 570 per year.
Salary by work experience
scientist, Valais
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 91 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 90 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 97 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 104 570
median CHF 95 250
+15%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for scientist have changed over time.
In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 93 500. From 2019-2021, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 99 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a scientist is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 126 000 anually. Followed by Service sector in general and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for scientist, Valais
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 126 0002 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 104 8871 job
Education
CHF 98 5005 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 93 5005 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 75 00013 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for scientist
The top two high-paying cantons for scientist are Aargau and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.