physician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 117 434

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How much does a physician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time physician earns an average gross salary of CHF 117 434 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 360 000, based on 717 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

physician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 74 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 95 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 95 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 166 667
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 161 250
Men: 55+average salary CHF 147 913
Women: 55+average salary CHF 144 500
Average salary CHF 117 609

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 94 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 157 902 per year.

Salary by work experience

physician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 107
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 200
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 157 902
Average salary CHF 117 609
+67%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 117 600. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 129 500 per year.

Salary trend

physician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 129 500
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 600
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 117 464

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a physician is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 163 600 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for physician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 163 6006 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 141 66710 jobs
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 140 50011 jobs
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 122 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 120 00020 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 120 000906 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 113 750Set up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 102 00026 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 100 00011 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 96 03737 jobs

Salary by cantons for physician

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

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Throughout Switzerland

physician

CHF 117 434

average salary

Salary by canton

physician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 159 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 147 050
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 108 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 96 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 150 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 134 400
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 141 591
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 144 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 102 000
Valais average salary CHF 155 000
Zug average salary CHF 115 000
Zurich average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 117 434