chemielaborant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 73 931

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How much does a chemielaborant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chemielaborant earns an average gross salary of CHF 73 931 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 24 000 to CHF 135 000, based on 1 652 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

chemielaborant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 64 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 64 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 040
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 73 018
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 83 460
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 83 200
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 89 345
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 89 345
Men: 55+average salary CHF 95 615
Women: 55+average salary CHF 95 615
Average salary CHF 73 918

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 875. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 92 820 per year.

Salary by work experience

chemielaborant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 875
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 160
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 92 820
Average salary CHF 73 916
+41%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 74 345. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 78 035 per year.

Salary trend

chemielaborant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 297
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 345
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 035
Average salary CHF 73 931

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chemielaborant is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 90 733 annually. Followed by Insurance and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chemielaborant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 90 7333 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 89 700Set up Job Alert
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 85 7002 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 84 0361 job
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 79 9502 jobs
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 79 8001 job
  8. Education
    CHF 77 636Set up Job Alert
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 75 3672 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 75 2142 jobs

Salary by cantons for chemielaborant

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

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Throughout Switzerland

chemielaborant

CHF 73 904

average salary

Salary by canton

chemielaborant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 74 277
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 89 000
Berne average salary CHF 73 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 80 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 67 200
Geneva average salary CHF 84 250
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 700
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 70 850
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 68 507
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 80 098
Solothurn average salary CHF 81 068
Schwyz average salary CHF 78 640
Thurgau average salary CHF 70 918
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 71 934
Valais average salary CHF 75 369
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 74 100
Average salary CHF 73 904