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phd salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 81 283

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How much does a phd earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time phd earns an average gross salary of CHF 81 283 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 154 to CHF 170 000, based on 250 entries.
  • Updated 11 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

phd, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 956
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 78 167
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 073
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 656
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 100 656
Average salary CHF 81 283

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 73 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 102 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

phd, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 200
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 81 283
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 84 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 84 500 per year.

Salary trend

phd, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 81 250
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a phd is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 175 000 annually. Followed by Agriculture / Forestry / Wood and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for phd, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 175 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 101 311Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 87 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 86 5202 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 85 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 85 0006 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 85 00045 jobs
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 81 900Set up Job Alert
  9. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 81 1001 job
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 80 8345 jobs

Salary by cantons for phd

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

VD

Vaud

phd

CHF 81 250

average salary

Salary by canton

phd

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 89 075
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 96 161
Basel Land average salary CHF 94 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 81 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 79 150
Geneva average salary CHF 85 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 92 850
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 84 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 83 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 102 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 93 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 81 250
Valais average salary CHF 88 500
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 86 018
Average salary CHF 83 965