psychologe salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 91 000

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How much does a psychologe earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time psychologe earns an average gross salary of CHF 91 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 20 000 to CHF 201 500, based on 682 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

psychologe, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 26 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 110 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 110 500
Average salary CHF 91 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 648. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 492 per year.

Salary by work experience

psychologe, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 648
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 934
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 880
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 115 492
Average salary CHF 91 000
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 92 721. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 93 000 per year.

Salary trend

psychologe, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 721
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 967
Average salary CHF 91 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a psychologe is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 117 900 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for psychologe, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 117 9003 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 109 100Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 100 0004 jobs
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 97 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 96 55710 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 93 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 91 000169 jobs

Salary by cantons for psychologe

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

psychologe

CHF 91 000

average salary

Salary by canton

psychologe

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 100 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 91 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 100 100
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 90 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 72 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 97 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 300
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 87 600
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 86 400
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 96 350
Average salary CHF 91 000