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chef de laboratoire salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 102 385

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How much does a chef de laboratoire earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chef de laboratoire earns an average gross salary of CHF 102 385 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 33 600 to CHF 198 000, based on 363 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

chef de laboratoire, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 92 625
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 104 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 92 025
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 109 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 109 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 109 210
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 108 450
Men: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 102 358

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 97 650. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 375 per year.

Salary by work experience

chef de laboratoire, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 750
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 650
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 110 375
Average salary CHF 102 300
+13%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chef de laboratoire have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 100 166. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 105 420 per year.

Salary trend

chef de laboratoire, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 317
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 166
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 420
Average salary CHF 102 300
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chef de laboratoire is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 112 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chef de laboratoire, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 112 00014 jobs
  2. Industry various
    CHF 106 0003 jobs
  3. Utilities
    CHF 104 311Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 104 0001 job
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 103 1396 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 101 8001 job
  7. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 99 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 98 9163 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 98 750Set up Job Alert
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 96 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chef de laboratoire

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

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Throughout Switzerland

chef de laboratoire

CHF 102 376

average salary

Salary by canton

chef de laboratoire

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 98 800
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 99 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 101 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 107 500
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 105 300
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 98 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 107 000
Average salary CHF 102 376