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pharmaceutical scientist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 82 000

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How much does a pharmaceutical scientist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time pharmaceutical scientist earns an average gross salary of CHF 82 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 500 to CHF 160 000, based on 167 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

pharmaceutical scientist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary82k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 78 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 78 700
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 85 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 85 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 86 940
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 439
Men: 55+average salary CHF 96 250
Women: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 82 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 78 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 94 185 per year.

Salary by work experience

pharmaceutical scientist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary82k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 216
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 185
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 90 012
Average salary CHF 82 000
+13%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for pharmaceutical scientist have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 82 800. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 87 145 per year.

Salary trend

pharmaceutical scientist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary82k
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 800
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 145
Average salary CHF 82 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a pharmaceutical scientist is Commercial operation / Skilled crafts, with an average salary of CHF 94 400 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for pharmaceutical scientist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 94 400Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 92 0001 job
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 86 4001 job
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 82 99214 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 82 85036 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 79 1701 job
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Utilities
    CHF 76 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Industry various
    CHF 65 0008 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 47 7021 job

Salary by cantons for pharmaceutical scientist

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

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Throughout Switzerland

pharmaceutical scientist

CHF 82 000

average salary

Salary by canton

pharmaceutical scientist

Average salary82k
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 86 357
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 78 850
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 82 000