data scientist salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 320 salary entriesCHF 104 333

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

2% earn betweenCHF 24 000 and CHF 30 000

2% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 45 500

3% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 55 000

2% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 65 000

8% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 82 000

11% earn betweenCHF 83 000 and CHF 91 000

20% earn betweenCHF 92 000 and CHF 101 000

15% earn betweenCHF 102 000 and CHF 114 000

median CHF 104 333

10% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 120 600

20% earn betweenCHF 123 000 and CHF 143 000

5% earn betweenCHF 145 000 and CHF 155 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 160 000 and CHF 166 000

1% earn betweenCHF 173 500 and CHF 182 325

< 1% earn betweenCHF 198 000 and CHF 200 000

24kCHF 24 000

60kCHF 60 000

155kCHF 155 000

200kCHF 200 000

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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

data scientist, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income156k

Men: 16-25median CHF 84 500

Women: 16-25median CHF 85 000

Men: 25-35median CHF 100 100

Women: 25-35median CHF 100 100

Men: 35-45median CHF 120 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 120 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 115 250

Women: 45-55median CHF 98 000

Men: 55+median CHF 103 000

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 104 333

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 90 175. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

data scientist, Zurich

median

80kIncome140k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 90 175

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 104 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 110 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 126 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 130 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 98 000

median CHF 104 250

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

years

+9%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 105 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 110 000 per year.

Salary trend

data scientist, Zurich

median

0Income120k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 98 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 105 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 110 000

median CHF 104 333

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

2 weeks ago

(Senior) Data Science & Data Analytics Consultant 60-100%

Place of work:

Zürich, Lausanne, Bern, Basel,

Workload:

60 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Eraneos Switzerland AG

4 days ago

Senior IT Scientist (Chemie/Pharma) (m/w)

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Temporary

univativ Schweiz AG

Quick apply

2 weeks ago

Data Platform Engineer

Place of work:

Pfaeffikon

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

LGT Capital Partners AG

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a data scientist is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 120 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for data scientist, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 120 0003 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 111 0004 jobs
Insurance
CHF 111 0005 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 110 580Set up Job Alert
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 109 500Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 107 5002 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 105 6729 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 102 0002 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 100 5002 jobs
Industry various
CHF 100 00014 jobs

Salary by cantons for data scientist

The top two high-paying cantons for data scientist are Basel-Stadt and Zug. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Zurich

data scientist

CHF 99 887

median salary

Salary by canton

data scientist

median

0Income130k

Aargaumedian CHF 97 250

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 107 500

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 118 000

Fribourgmedian CHF 92 500

Genevamedian CHF 95 250

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 102 000

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 90 500

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 110 000

Zurichmedian CHF 104 333

median CHF 99 887

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Zurich

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Zug

17 salaries

Aargau

16 salaries

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Salary by age & gender

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Salary by work experience

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Salary trend

Salary trend

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Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for data scientist, Zurich

Salary by cantons for data scientist

Zurich

data scientist

Salary by canton

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Zug

17 salaries

Aargau

16 salaries