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research associate salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 91 086

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How much does a research associate earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time research associate earns an average gross salary of CHF 91 086 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 14 000 to CHF 190 050, based on 1 178 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

research associate, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 79 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 78 920
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 100 833
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 090
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 135 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 135 000
Average salary CHF 91 136

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 84 583. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 136 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

research associate, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 583
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 858
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 136 500
Average salary CHF 91 138
+61%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for research associate have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 96 096. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 102 543 per year.

Salary trend

research associate, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 888
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 400
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 096
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 543
Average salary CHF 91 138
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a research associate is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 140 526 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for research associate, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 140 526Set up Job Alert
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 136 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 108 9635 jobs
  4. Industry various
    CHF 104 250142 jobs
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 98 1403 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 98 1007 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 97 92425 jobs
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 96 648Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 94 9509 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 92 50044 jobs

Salary by cantons for research associate

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

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Throughout Switzerland

research associate

CHF 91 103

average salary

Salary by canton

research associate

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 110 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 104 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 97 240
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 100 400
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 90 150
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 93 665
Valais average salary CHF 97 000
Zug average salary CHF 109 992
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 91 103