research associate salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 90 261

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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 90 261 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 14 000 to CHF 190 000, based on 1 112 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

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 100 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 900
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 135 750
Women: 55+average salary CHF 135 750
Average salary CHF 90 310

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 84 416. 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 84 416
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 461
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 875
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 062
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 136 500
Average salary CHF 90 310
+62%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 95 800. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 101 005 per year.

Salary trend

research associate, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 800
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 005
Average salary CHF 90 309

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

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 140 5261 job
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 136 5001 job
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 110 00010 jobs
  4. Industry various
    CHF 103 500225 jobs
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 98 1409 jobs
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 97 22666 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 96 04811 jobs
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 94 95056 jobs
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 91 00010 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 91 00032 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 90 260

average salary

Salary by canton

research associate

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 109 768
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 104 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 93 898
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 96 400
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 90 000
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 93 000
Valais average salary CHF 97 000
Zug average salary CHF 109 996
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 90 260