biological scientist salaries Zurich

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 82 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 000 per year.

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for biological scientist have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 93 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 110 000 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a biological scientist is Education, with an average salary of CHF 112 000 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.