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chef de laboratoire salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 107 000

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How much does a chef de laboratoire earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time chef de laboratoire earns an average gross salary of CHF 107 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 57 600 to CHF 153 000, based on 52 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

chef de laboratoire, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 98 624
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 98 624
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 113 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 113 400
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 109 900
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 108 900
Men: 55+average salary CHF 102 667
Women: 55+average salary CHF 111 236
Average salary CHF 107 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 97 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chef de laboratoire, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 113 400
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 105 450
Average salary CHF 107 000
+8%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chef de laboratoire have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 110 000. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 110 900 per year.

Salary trend

chef de laboratoire, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 900
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 900
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 107 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chef de laboratoire is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 126 000 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chef de laboratoire, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 121 333Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 119 804Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 118 0002 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 113 4001 job
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 108 9001 job
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 104 3611 job
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 93 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Education
    CHF 85 0001 job
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 57 6001 job

Salary by cantons for chef de laboratoire

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

ZH

Zurich

chef de laboratoire

CHF 107 000

average salary

Salary by canton

chef de laboratoire

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 98 800
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 99 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 101 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 107 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
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 105 300
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 98 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 107 000
Average salary CHF 102 376