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physician salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 124 salary entriesCHF 180 423
median
3% earn betweenCHF 11 117 and CHF 16 305
< 1% earn betweenCHF 39 600 and CHF 39 600
2% earn betweenCHF 59 293 and CHF 72 000
14% earn betweenCHF 88 940 and CHF 120 000
25% earn betweenCHF 133 410 and CHF 170 469
13% earn betweenCHF 177 880 and CHF 197 151
median CHF 180 423
9% earn betweenCHF 207 527 and CHF 222 351
10% earn betweenCHF 234 000 and CHF 259 409
10% earn betweenCHF 266 821 and CHF 302 397
3% earn betweenCHF 318 703 and CHF 326 114
4% earn betweenCHF 355 761 and CHF 370 585
2% earn betweenCHF 400 231 and CHF 400 232
3% earn betweenCHF 444 702 and CHF 444 702
2% earn betweenCHF 471 384 and CHF 481 760
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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

physician, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 103 763
Women: 16-25median CHF 109 693
Men: 25-35median CHF 148 234
Women: 25-35median CHF 151 198
Men: 35-45median CHF 177 880
Women: 35-45median CHF 181 586
Men: 45-55median CHF 222 351
Women: 45-55median CHF 209 010
Men: 55+median CHF 220 000
Women: 55+median CHF 197 151
median CHF 180 423

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 142 304. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 234 209 per year.

Salary by work experience

physician, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 142 304
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 149 117
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 169 875
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 170 469
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 231 245
21+ yearsmedian CHF 234 209
median CHF 180 423
+65%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 183 123. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 200 115 per year.

Salary trend

physician, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 177 880
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 200 115
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 183 123
median CHF 180 423

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a physician is Catering / Hotel, with an average salary of CHF 444 702 anually. Followed by Medical Technology and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for physician, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 444 702Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 296 4681 job
  3. Insurance
    CHF 274 2335 jobs
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 185 292Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 177 880269 jobs
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 168 0978 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 149 7162 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 115 622Set up Job Alert
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 96 35233 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for physician

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

ZH

Zurich

physician

CHF 140 769

median salary

Salary by canton

physician

median
Aargaumedian CHF 357 036
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 135 770
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 245 133
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 102 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 133 800
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 118 500
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 131 591
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 96 928
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 110 000
Valaismedian CHF 161 800
Zugmedian CHF 115 000
Zurichmedian CHF 180 422
median CHF 140 769