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doctorant salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 80 917

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How much does a doctorant earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time doctorant earns an average gross salary of CHF 80 917 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 14 000 to CHF 165 000, based on 134 entries.
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  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

doctorant, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 37 082
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 488
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 64 140
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 64 140
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 86 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 86 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 108 950
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 108 950
Men: 55+average salary CHF 109 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 109 500
Average salary CHF 80 917

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 58 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 137 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

doctorant, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 125
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 683
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 137 000
Average salary CHF 80 917
+96%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 84 684. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 85 000 per year.

Salary trend

doctorant, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 684
Average salary CHF 80 917
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a doctorant is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 115 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for doctorant, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 92 400Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 87 5005 jobs
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 86 796Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 82 00012 jobs
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 81 2506 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 80 00013 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 75010 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 70 8128 jobs

Salary by cantons for doctorant

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

BS

Basel-Stadt

doctorant

CHF 80 917

average salary

Salary by canton

doctorant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 88 021
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 95 775
Basel Land average salary CHF 93 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 80 917
Fribourg average salary CHF 78 000
Geneva average salary CHF 85 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 92 425
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 83 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 82 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 100 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 81 050
Valais average salary CHF 88 500
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 85 662
Average salary CHF 83 536