laborant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 72 096

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How much does a laborant earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time laborant earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 096 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 22 000 to CHF 133 224, based on 945 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

laborant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 717
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 69 622
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 079
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 079
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 87 284
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 87 284
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 000
Average salary CHF 72 068

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 92 150 per year.

Salary by work experience

laborant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 313
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 900
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 450
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 92 150
Average salary CHF 72 068
+42%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 72 400. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 800 per year.

Salary trend

laborant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 125
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 728
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 400
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 800
Average salary CHF 72 144

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a laborant is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 116 800 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for laborant, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 116 8002 jobs
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 109 7192 jobs
  3. Utilities
    CHF 85 0001 job
  4. Education
    CHF 82 0007 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 00013 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 79 17016 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 76 7008 jobs
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 76 5007 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 76 0003 jobs
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 75 6523 jobs

Salary by cantons for laborant

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

laborant

CHF 72 144

average salary

Salary by canton

laborant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 327
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 71 950
Basel Land average salary CHF 83 135
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 75 600
Fribourg average salary CHF 70 372
Geneva average salary CHF 80 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 432
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 80 125
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 72 850
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 63 300
Solothurn average salary CHF 76 050
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 60 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 75 600
Valais average salary CHF 65 734
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 75 172
Average salary CHF 72 144