2 weeks ago
Researcher in Quantum Safe Cryptography for Integrated Satellite-Terrestrial Networks 80 - 100 %
Place of work:
Winterthur
Workload:
80 – 100%
Contract type:
Unlimited employment
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scientist salaries Zurich
Annual Gross Salary
Median based on 137 salary entriesCHF 96 500
median
2% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 44 000
4% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 50 000
3% earn betweenCHF 62 400 and CHF 64 000
7% earn betweenCHF 69 400 and CHF 72 000
14% earn betweenCHF 75 121 and CHF 83 000
13% earn betweenCHF 84 000 and CHF 90 500
23% earn betweenCHF 93 300 and CHF 106 000
median CHF 96 500
9% earn betweenCHF 108 000 and CHF 112 000
11% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 125 000
5% earn betweenCHF 129 000 and CHF 134 100
1% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 140 000
2% earn betweenCHF 149 000 and CHF 153 000
4% earn betweenCHF 157 600 and CHF 165 000
1% earn betweenCHF 185 000 and CHF 190 000
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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
scientist, Zurich
median
Men: 16-25median CHF 82 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 75 121
Men: 25-35median CHF 86 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 85 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 110 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 110 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 131 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 131 000
Men: 55+median CHF 135 000
Women: 55+median CHF 221 000
median CHF 96 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a scientist 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 148 050 per year.
Salary by work experience
scientist, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 90 275
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 99 054
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 119 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 148 050
median CHF 96 500
+74%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for scientist have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 94 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 117 000 per year.
Salary trend
scientist, Zurich
median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 93 500
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 94 500
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 117 000
median CHF 96 500
Jobs for scientist
Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a scientist is Media / Printing / Publishing, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 anually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for scientist, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Media / Printing / PublishingCHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
- Information technology / TelecomCHF 130 00013 jobs
- UtilitiesCHF 127 000Set up Job Alert
- Service sector in generalCHF 120 0002 jobs
- Agriculture / Forestry / WoodCHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
- Consulting variousCHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
- Medical TechnologyCHF 105 00010 jobs
- Public administration / AssociationsCHF 101 8008 jobs
- Industry variousCHF 100 00046 jobs
- Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsCHF 95 0009 jobs
Salary by cantons for scientist
The top two high-paying cantons for scientist are Aargau and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Zurich
scientist
CHF 87 170
median salary
Salary by canton
scientist
median
Aargaumedian CHF 104 500
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 99 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 90 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 92 028
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 85 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 0
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 90 000
Valaismedian CHF 95 250
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 96 500
median CHF 87 170
