director of laboratory salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 107 000

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How much does a director of laboratory earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time director of laboratory earns an average gross salary of CHF 107 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 78 000 to CHF 153 000, based on 48 entries.
  • 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

director of laboratory, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 333
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 98 624
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 111 700
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 111 700
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 108 900
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 108 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 102 667
Women: 55+average salary CHF 119 804
Average salary CHF 107 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 100 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

director of laboratory, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
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 111 150
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 110 900
Average salary CHF 107 000
+11%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for director of laboratory have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 110 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 116 500 per year.

Salary trend

director of laboratory, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 200
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 107 000

Jobs for director of laboratory

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a director of laboratory is Commercial operation / Skilled crafts, with an average salary of CHF 121 333 annually. Followed by Utilities and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for director of laboratory, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 121 333Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 119 804Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 118 0003 jobs
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 113 687Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 113 400Set up Job Alert
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 108 900Set up Job Alert
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 104 3613 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 93 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Education
    CHF 85 0001 job
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for director of laboratory

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

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Zurich

director of laboratory

CHF 107 000

average salary

Salary by canton

director of laboratory

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 98 800
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 98 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 101 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 110 000
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 101 400
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 102 086