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
MenWomen
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.
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
Catering / Hotel
CHF 444 702Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 296 4681 job
Insurance
CHF 274 2335 jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 185 292Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 177 880269 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 168 0978 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 149 7162 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 115 622Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 96 35233 jobs
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.