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laborant salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 72 095

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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 72 095 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 22 000 to CHF 133 224, based on 983 entries.
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  • 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 62 560
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 558
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 69 431
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 079
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 079
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 87 100
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 87 100
Men: 55+average salary CHF 87 100
Women: 55+average salary CHF 87 100
Average salary CHF 72 114

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 66 466
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 045
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 531
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 92 150
Average salary CHF 72 048
+42%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 75 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 400 per year.

Salary trend

laborant, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 175
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
Average salary CHF 72 050
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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 8001 job
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 109 719Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 85 0001 job
  4. Education
    CHF 82 0003 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 0004 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 78 58515 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 0001 job
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 76 0001 job
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 75 9593 jobs
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 75 6521 job

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.

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Throughout Switzerland

laborant

CHF 72 094

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 72 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 83 135
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 75 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 000
Geneva average salary CHF 72 645
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 65 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 865
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 78 700
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 72 870
Valais average salary CHF 67 209
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 75 600
Average salary CHF 72 094