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laborant salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 129 salary entriesCHF 72 800
median
4% earn betweenCHF 12 000 and CHF 18 200
2% earn betweenCHF 33 800 and CHF 35 000
5% earn betweenCHF 43 823 and CHF 52 000
10% earn betweenCHF 55 000 and CHF 61 300
23% earn betweenCHF 63 050 and CHF 70 000
13% earn betweenCHF 71 000 and CHF 75 000
median CHF 72 800
5% earn betweenCHF 77 770 and CHF 78 500
19% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 87 100
5% earn betweenCHF 89 000 and CHF 91 650
3% earn betweenCHF 95 810 and CHF 97 000
6% earn betweenCHF 101 000 and CHF 107 000
2% earn betweenCHF 113 000 and CHF 114 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 120 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 125 000 and CHF 125 000
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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

laborant, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 71 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 71 250
Men: 35-45median CHF 80 450
Women: 35-45median CHF 78 195
Men: 45-55median CHF 89 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 87 100
Men: 55+median CHF 86 000
Women: 55+median CHF 84 500
median CHF 72 800

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 66 150. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 100 per year.

Salary by work experience

laborant, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 66 150
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 67 600
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 73 150
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 73 885
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 81 750
21+ yearsmedian CHF 87 100
median CHF 72 800
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for laborant have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 72 800. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 74 205 per year.

Salary trend

laborant, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 72 800
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 70 333
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 74 205
median CHF 72 800

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a laborant is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 113 942 anually. Followed by Utilities and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for laborant, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 113 942Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 101 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 95 1001 job
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 93 775Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 82 0004 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 0003 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 72 50011 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 69 9206 jobs
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 69 699Set up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 69 5002 jobs

Salary by cantons for laborant

The top two high-paying cantons for laborant are Neuchâtel and Basel Land. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

laborant

CHF 68 900

median salary

Salary by canton

laborant

median
Aargaumedian CHF 70 427
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 68 120
Basel Landmedian CHF 78 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 71 825
Fribourgmedian CHF 67 078
Genevamedian CHF 70 500
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 65 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 66 480
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 79 890
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 72 850
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 58 800
Solothurnmedian CHF 76 050
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 60 000
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 65 195
Valaismedian CHF 65 050
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 72 800
median CHF 68 900