Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
experimental physicist, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 90 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 114 700
Women: 35-45median CHF 115 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 117 250
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 130 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 102 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a experimental physicist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 89 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 126 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
experimental physicist, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 93 600
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 89 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 105 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 108 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 126 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 120 000
median CHF 102 500
+28%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for experimental physicist have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 112 450. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 124 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a experimental physicist is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 139 500 anually. Followed by Consulting various and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for experimental physicist, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 139 500Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 124 000Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 114 700Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 108 0001 job
Education
CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 98 0003 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 48 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
N/A4 jobs
Salary by cantons for experimental physicist
The top two high-paying cantons for experimental physicist are Aargau and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.