Salary by experience
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| 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 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Facharzt/-ärztin für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie
Surgical expertise for the head and neck
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You perform surgery and treat complex conditions in the head and neck area.
You combine precise surgery with deep diagnostics. You treat severe injuries, tumours, and malformations in the face. Your daily work involves close teamwork and strict hygiene rules. You carry high responsibility for your patients' well-being. Every procedure demands sharp focus, professional confidence, and a clear understanding of complex anatomy.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryMedical & Scientific Roles
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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
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| 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
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| 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
- 🎓 Facharzt für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie
Official education path
Specialist training takes place after initial qualification. It is run by specialised clinics and recognised programmes.
Typical training path
Facharzt für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie
Prerequisites
- Eidgenössisches Diplom in Human- und in Zahnarztmedizin
Requirements
- Analytical skills
- Holistic thinking and action
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Communication skills
- Careful working style
- Reliability
- Neat working methods and hygiene awareness
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical skill
- Sense of responsibility
- Hygiene awareness
- Teamwork
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You review the surgical plans. Then you coordinate with the treatment team before the first incision is made.
- You diagnose injuries and conditions in the head and neck area.
- You perform surgery on the jaws and facial bones.
- You carefully plan treatments before and after surgery.
- You place dental implants and care for patients without teeth.
- You treat infections and malignant tumours in the face area.
- You work closely with dentists and specialists.
- You monitor the rehabilitation and healing of your patients.
Working conditions
You work in hospitals, trauma surgery departments, or specialised clinics. The treatment rooms are sterile and meet strict surgical standards.
Where to learn
- SIWF Schweizerisches Institut für ärztliche Weiter- und Fortbildung c/o FMHElfenstr. 18, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Analytical skill
- Sense of responsibility
- Hygiene awareness
- Teamwork
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Physical strain
- Shift work
- Strict protocols
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