assistant physician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 86 057

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How much does a assistant physician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time assistant physician earns an average gross salary of CHF 86 057 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 13 860 to CHF 180 000, based on 281 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • 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

assistant physician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 560
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 76 700
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 83 815
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 83 083
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 91 169
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 91 169
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 91 700
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 95 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 105 000
Average salary CHF 85 867

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 808. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 158 604 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistant physician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 808
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 680
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 169
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 327
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 158 604
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 121 700
Average salary CHF 85 867
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 87 685. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 90 740 per year.

Salary trend

assistant physician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 740
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 250
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 600
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 685
Average salary CHF 85 867

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a assistant physician is Education, with an average salary of CHF 125 186 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for assistant physician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Education
    CHF 125 186Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 98 750Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 98 4001 job
  4. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 98 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 85 088345 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 76 6568 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
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  8. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for assistant physician

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

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Throughout Switzerland

assistant physician

CHF 85 867

average salary

Salary by canton

assistant physician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 84 279
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 92 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 100 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 88 435
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 81 544
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 87 780
Average salary CHF 85 867