ecologist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 94 050

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How much does a ecologist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time ecologist earns an average gross salary of CHF 94 050 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 39 730 to CHF 183 659, based on 34 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

ecologist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 400
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 88 400
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 93 300
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 93 600
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 113 300
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 113 300
Men: 55+average salary CHF 96 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 94 050

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 119 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

ecologist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 746
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 119 000
Average salary CHF 94 050
+46%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 98 000. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 132 702 per year.

Salary trend

ecologist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 702
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 94 050

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a ecologist is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 103 389 annually. Followed by Education and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for ecologist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 103 3891 job
  2. Education
    CHF 101 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 95 0001 job
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 92 028Set up Job Alert
  5. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 85 073Set up Job Alert
  6. Utilities
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 83 3331 job
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 56 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for ecologist

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

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Throughout Switzerland

ecologist

CHF 94 050

average salary

Salary by canton

ecologist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
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 0
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 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 94 050