Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
psychologist, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 297 314
Men: 25-35median CHF 288 990
Women: 25-35median CHF 288 990
Men: 35-45median CHF 80 350
Women: 35-45median CHF 142 168
Men: 45-55median CHF 237 851
Women: 45-55median CHF 182 426
Men: 55+median CHF 416 240
Women: 55+median CHF 416 240
median CHF 288 990
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a psychologist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 182 425. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 416 240 per year.
Salary by work experience
psychologist, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 237 851
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 356 777
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 267 582
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 208 925
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 182 425
21+ yearsmedian CHF 416 240
median CHF 288 990
+75%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for psychologist have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 356 777. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 445 972 per year.
The highest paying industry for a psychologist is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 463 811 anually. Followed by Education and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for psychologist, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Insurance
CHF 463 8111 job
Education
CHF 380 5621 job
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 350 426Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 327 0455 jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 298 120Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 288 99029 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 267 5825 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 178 388Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 71 355Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for psychologist
The top two high-paying cantons for psychologist are Zurich and Geneva. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.