Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
academic development specialist, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 62 129
Men: 25-35median CHF 76 050
Women: 25-35median CHF 73 125
Men: 35-45median CHF 125 086
Women: 35-45median CHF 121 893
Men: 45-55median CHF 99 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 99 000
Men: 55+median CHF 140 000
Women: 55+median CHF 120 000
median CHF 111 132
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a academic development specialist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 141 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
academic development specialist, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 102 400
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 115 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 114 264
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 122 725
21+ yearsmedian CHF 141 000
median CHF 111 132
+57%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for academic development specialist have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 114 632. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 127 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a academic development specialist is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 134 993 anually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for academic development specialist, Zurich
Industry
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Public administration / Associations
CHF 134 9932 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 119 675Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 103 5009 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 102 4003 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
N/A2 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for academic development specialist
The top two high-paying cantons for academic development specialist are Zurich and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.