2 weeks ago
PhD Student in Mixed Reality and Generative AI
Place of work:
Winterthur
Workload:
100%
Contract type:
Temporary
ZHAW
doktorand salaries Zurich
Annual Gross Salary
Median based on 449 salary entriesCHF 81 999
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 15 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 20 000 and CHF 20 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 26 400 and CHF 30 357
4% earn betweenCHF 37 200 and CHF 43 000
13% earn betweenCHF 44 000 and CHF 53 000
8% earn betweenCHF 54 000 and CHF 60 100
12% earn betweenCHF 61 500 and CHF 77 000
31% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 92 000
median CHF 81 999
18% earn betweenCHF 92 396 and CHF 104 000
5% earn betweenCHF 105 000 and CHF 113 000
4% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 121 446
2% earn betweenCHF 126 000 and CHF 134 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 143 000 and CHF 147 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 180 000
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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
doktorand, Zurich
median
Men: 16-25median CHF 70 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 67 300
Men: 25-35median CHF 80 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 80 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 97 175
Women: 35-45median CHF 97 175
Men: 45-55median CHF 109 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 107 500
Men: 55+median CHF 163 000
Women: 55+median CHF 26 400
median CHF 81 999
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a doktorand relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 105 650 per year.
Salary by work experience
doktorand, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 80 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 91 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 105 650
21+ yearsmedian CHF 100 000
median CHF 82 000
+25%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for doktorand have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 82 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 90 000 per year.
Salary trend
doktorand, Zurich
median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 80 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 82 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
median CHF 81 999
Jobs for doktorand
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a doktorand is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 200 000 anually. Followed by Service sector in general and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for doktorand, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Banking / Financial institutionsCHF 200 000Set up Job Alert
- Service sector in generalCHF 93 0001 job
- Health care / Social servicesCHF 93 00013 jobs
- Building trade / Real estateCHF 91 280Set up Job Alert
- InsuranceCHF 88 6003 jobs
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 86 30025 jobs
- Information technology / TelecomCHF 85 00019 jobs
- Retail trade / WholesalingCHF 83 200Set up Job Alert
- Consulting variousCHF 82 000Set up Job Alert
- Machine / System constructionCHF 82 0007 jobs
Salary by cantons for doktorand
The top two high-paying cantons for doktorand are Solothurn and Basel Land. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Zurich
doktorand
CHF 80 000
median salary
Salary by canton
doktorand
median
Aargaumedian CHF 85 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 88 400
Basel Landmedian CHF 92 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 70 200
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 93 500
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 79 068
Valaismedian CHF 85 243
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 81 999
median CHF 80 000
