experimental physicist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 100 000

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How much does a experimental physicist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time experimental physicist earns an average gross salary of CHF 100 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 218 400, based on 162 entries.
  • Updated 8 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

experimental physicist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 300 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 113 700
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 111 999
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 128 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 128 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 145 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 145 000
Average salary CHF 100 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 93 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

experimental physicist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 250
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 100 000
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for experimental physicist have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 102 300. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 105 063 per year.

Salary trend

experimental physicist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 500
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 300
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 922
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 063
Average salary CHF 100 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a experimental physicist is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 154 018 annually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for experimental physicist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Utilities
    CHF 154 0181 job
  2. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 148 200Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 135 694Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 130 0006 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Education
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 109 250Set up Job Alert
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 108 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 106 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 105 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for experimental physicist

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

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Throughout Switzerland

experimental physicist

CHF 100 000

average salary

Salary by canton

experimental physicist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 150 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 106 000
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 100 000
Average salary CHF 100 000