director of laboratory salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 102 087

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How much does a director of laboratory earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time director of laboratory earns an average gross salary of CHF 102 087 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 33 650 to CHF 189 000, based on 347 entries.
  • Updated 21 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

director of laboratory, 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 92 798
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 750
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 108 750
Women: 55+average salary CHF 108 750
Average salary CHF 102 087

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 97 575. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

director of laboratory, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 575
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 530
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 650
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 110 500
Average salary CHF 102 087
+13%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for director of laboratory have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 105 000. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 105 000 per year.

Salary trend

director of laboratory, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 667
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
Average salary CHF 102 087

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a director of laboratory 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 director of laboratory, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 112 0007 jobs
  2. Industry various
    CHF 106 5005 jobs
  3. Utilities
    CHF 104 3112 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 104 0001 job
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 103 00011 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 101 3001 job
  7. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 99 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 99 325Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 98 916Set up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 97 5001 job

Salary by cantons for director of laboratory

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

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Throughout Switzerland

director of laboratory

CHF 102 086

average salary

Salary by canton

director of laboratory

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 98 800
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 98 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 101 000
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 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 101 400
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 102 086