environmental chemist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 116 000

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How much does a environmental chemist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time environmental chemist earns an average gross salary of CHF 116 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 45 733 to CHF 150 000, based on 17 entries.
  • 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

environmental chemist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 480
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 118 120
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 118 120
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 45 733
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 116 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a environmental chemist 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 125 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

environmental chemist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 120
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 960
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 250
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 000
Average salary CHF 116 000
+56%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 123 000. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 133 000 per year.

Salary trend

environmental chemist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 133 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 480
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 120
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 000
Average salary CHF 116 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a environmental chemist is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 133 000 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for environmental chemist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Consulting various
    CHF 133 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 118 120Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 114 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 100 0001 job
  5. Utilities
    CHF 90 100Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 78 960Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
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  8. Building trade / Real estate
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  9. Education
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for environmental chemist

The top two high-paying cantons for environmental 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

environmental chemist

CHF 116 000

average salary

Salary by canton

environmental chemist

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 116 000