research associate salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 100 000

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How much does a research associate earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time research associate earns an average gross salary of CHF 100 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 40 000 to CHF 194 250, based on 150 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

research associate, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 82 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 75 121
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 89 478
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 89 125
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 115 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 115 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 130 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 135 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 137 500
Average salary CHF 100 000

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 88 889. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 402 per year.

Salary by work experience

research associate, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 889
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 276
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 119 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 140 402
Average salary CHF 100 000
+58%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 95 625. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 118 212 per year.

Salary trend

research associate, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 625
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 750
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 212
Average salary CHF 100 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a research associate is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 140 805 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for research associate, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 140 805Set up Job Alert
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 127 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 120 0001 job
  5. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 108 33310 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 108 0002 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 107 0001 job
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 106 0102 jobs
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 103 75016 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.

ZH

Zurich

research associate

CHF 100 000

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 95 602
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 98 200
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 92 136
Valais average salary CHF 96 286
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 90 001