chemist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 97 555

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How much does a chemist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chemist earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 555 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 108 to CHF 200 000, based on 600 entries.
  • Updated 30 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

chemist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 72 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 85 155
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 155
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 107 275
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 107 025
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 122 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 135 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 143 415
Average salary CHF 97 512

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 88 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 122 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chemist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 190
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 122 000
Average salary CHF 97 537
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 100 268. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 108 500 per year.

Salary trend

chemist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 775
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 268
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 500
Average salary CHF 97 555

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chemist is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 134 383 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chemist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 134 3831 job
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 124 6282 jobs
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 116 0001 job
  5. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 107 9003 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 102 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Utilities
    CHF 100 0001 job
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 97 42331 jobs

Salary by cantons for chemist

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

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Throughout Switzerland

chemist

CHF 97 512

average salary

Salary by canton

chemist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 104 925
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 115 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 102 995
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 110 000
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 102 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 95 000
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 83 375
Valais average salary CHF 100 268
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 96 837
Average salary CHF 97 512