Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 88'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 91'065 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 94'141 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 117'595 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 121'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Chemiker/in UNI
You research substances and develop new materials for industry and research.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Chemiker/in UNI professionals analyse substances, research new active ingredients, and work in laboratories, industry, or universities.
You dive into the world of molecules and atoms. As a Chemiker/in UNI, you break down substances. You study their properties and develop new synthesis methods. Whether in pharmaceutical research, food control, or at a university: your expertise drives innovation. It also ensures the quality of our environment.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryChemistry, Pharma & Biotech
Swissdoc 0.540.7.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Chemist. Based on 611 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 95'775 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 100'268 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 105'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 112'500 | 34 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 110'125 | 54 |
| Aargau | CHF 104'850 | 59 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 102'995 | 54 |
| Lucerne | CHF 102'000 | 16 |
| Valais | CHF 100'268 | 35 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 124'628 | 10 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 120'000 | 5 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 115'000 | 17 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 107'900 | 15 |
| Utilities | CHF 100'000 | 5 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 97'647 | 449 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Master Universitäre Hochschule
Official education path
The usual training path leads through a university degree. It teaches theoretical foundations and practical research methods.
Typical training path
Master Universitäre Hochschule
Prerequisites
- Master Universitäre Hochschule
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Precision in the laboratory
- Research spirit
- Teamwork
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You calibrate measuring devices. You record reaction processes and evaluate data in specialised laboratories. You switch between analytical tasks and the development of new chemical methods.
- You determine the exact chemical composition and analyse the physical properties of materials.
- You break down complex compounds into their individual components. You identify their structure.
- You deliberately build new chemical compounds from known starting materials.
- You research the physical laws behind chemical reactions and material changes.
- You develop new synthesis methods. You examine their practical applicability.
- You work in industry, the public sector, or at universities.
Working conditions
You work in specialised laboratories, research institutes, production facilities, or educational institutions. Depending on your area of assignment, you maintain equipment, lead experiments, or take on advisory roles in companies and authorities.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Precision in the laboratory
- Research spirit
- Teamwork
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Long training period
- Regular documentation
- Changing focus areas
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