patent attorney salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 150 600

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How much does a patent attorney earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time patent attorney earns an average gross salary of CHF 150 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 35 000 to CHF 275 000, based on 82 entries.
  • Updated 10 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

patent attorney, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 109 987
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 102 635
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 155 988
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 145 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 163 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 163 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 143 125
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 150 600

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 111 234. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 176 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

patent attorney, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 234
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 131 150
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 275
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 176 400
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 157 100
Average salary CHF 150 600
+41%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for patent attorney have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 151 875. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 155 000 per year.

Salary trend

patent attorney, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 138 625
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 700
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 151 875
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 155 000
Average salary CHF 150 600

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a patent attorney is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 350 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for patent attorney, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 350 0003 jobs
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 192 0001 job
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 172 0001 job
  4. Industry various
    CHF 163 0005 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 160 387Set up Job Alert
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 146 600Set up Job Alert
  7. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 145 00013 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 128 5002 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 124 0001 job
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 119 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for patent attorney

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

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Throughout Switzerland

patent attorney

CHF 150 600

average salary

Salary by canton

patent attorney

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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 157 875
Average salary CHF 150 600