Salary by experience
View as table
| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 96'468 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 97'032 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 104'639 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 112'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 120'035 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 123'080 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsHealthcare
Facharzt/-ärztin für Dermatologie und Venerologie
You diagnose and treat skin diseases. You also treat sexually transmitted infections.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You research skin diseases. You advise patients on prevention. You carry out targeted therapies. You perform minor procedures.
The skin is the body's largest organ. It reacts sensitively to internal and external factors. As Facharzt/-ärztin für Dermatologie und Venerologie, you take responsibility for diagnosing and treating skin conditions and sexually transmitted infections. You combine medical expertise with close patient advice. You use modern treatment methods. Your daily work focuses on precise diagnosis. You exchange ideas with other specialists. You support your patients on their way to healthy skin.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryMedical & Scientific Roles
Swissdoc 0.724.10.3
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Specialist Controlling. Based on 3,627 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+8% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 100'600 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 105'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 109'128 |
Top earning cantons
View as table
| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 122'500 | 90 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 112'000 | 111 |
| Zurich | CHF 111'992 | 757 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 108'000 | 18 |
| Aargau | CHF 106'600 | 171 |
| Fribourg | CHF 106'221 | 56 |
Top paying industries
View as table
| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 118'755 | 101 |
| Insurance | CHF 118'000 | 131 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 116'750 | 316 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 115'250 | 243 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 113'000 | 146 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 110'000 | 181 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachärztin/zum Facharzt für Dermatologie und Venerologie
Official education path
You access this role through a university master's degree in human medicine. This is followed by specialized specialist training.
Typical training path
Fachärztin/zum Facharzt für Dermatologie und Venerologie
Prerequisites
- Master Universitäre Hochschule
- 5-jährige Ausbildung zur Fachärztin/zum Facharzt für Dermatologie und Venerologie
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is usually only possible after complete medical basic training and specialist training. Further training in related dermatological areas complements your profile.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Medical expertise
- Patient advice
- Precision
- Interdisciplinary thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the examination table. You carefully inspect skin changes. Then you discuss the right therapy with the patient. You switch between detailed advice, diagnostic tests, and targeted medical procedures.
- You diagnose skin diseases and sexually transmitted infections. You use clinical examinations and scientifically tested methods.
- You carry out targeted surgical procedures. You apply superficial radiotherapy for skin changes.
- You advise patients on avoiding allergens. You explain skin protection and preventive measures.
- You analyze clinical immune reactions. You treat autoimmune diseases of the skin and mucous membranes.
- You coordinate the treatment of vascular diseases. You manage sexual dysfunction within your specialty.
Working conditions
You work in hospitals, specialized medical practices, or dermatological centers. Your environment is highly modern. It specializes in treating skin and sexual diseases.
Where to learn
- SIWF Schweizerisches Institut für ärztliche Weiter- und Fortbildung c/o FMHElfenstr. 18, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Medical expertise
- Patient advice
- Precision
- Interdisciplinary thinking
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Emotional strain
- Continuous training
- Administrative workload
06 · Similar
