Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
pharmacien, Zurich
median96k
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 96 100
Women: 25-35median CHF 96 100
Men: 35-45median CHF 104 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 104 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 108 925
Women: 45-55median CHF 102 000
Men: 55+median CHF 130 000
Women: 55+median CHF 89 000
median CHF 96 200
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a pharmacien relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 116 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
pharmacien, Zurich
median96k
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 96 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 105 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 96 200
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 116 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 101 925
median CHF 96 200
+20%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for pharmacien have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 104 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 117 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a pharmacien is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 105 000 anually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Recruitment agency / Staffing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for pharmacien, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 105 0007 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 97 6004 jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 97 500Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 96 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 93 60019 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for pharmacien
The top two high-paying cantons for pharmacien are Berne and Lucerne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.