research associate salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 90 342

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How much does a research associate earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time research associate earns an average gross salary of CHF 90 342 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 000 to CHF 132 000, based on 55 entries.
  • Updated 14 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, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 50 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 86 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 86 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 109 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 109 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 115 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 115 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 108 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 90 342

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 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

research associate, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 625
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 575
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 90 342
+41%

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 97 650. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 99 460 per year.

Salary trend

research associate, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 342
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 650
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 460
Average salary CHF 90 342
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a research associate is Education, with an average salary of CHF 104 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for research associate, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 99 800Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 98 7001 job
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 98 100Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 97 100136 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 96 648Set up Job Alert
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 92 0001 job
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 90 3422 jobs
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 90 300Set up Job Alert

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.

GE

Geneva

research associate

CHF 90 342

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 96 421
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 100 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 90 342
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 93 448
Valais average salary CHF 97 000
Zug average salary CHF 109 992
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 91 350