Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'971 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 76'980 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 82'393 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 88'615 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 94'553 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 99'099 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Facharzt/-ärztin für Neurologie
You diagnose and treat diseases of the nervous system.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Facharzt/-ärztin für Neurologie examines patients, makes neurological diagnoses, and plans therapies for brain and nerve conditions.
The human nervous system is a complex network. As Facharzt/-ärztin für Neurologie, you analyze disorders in this system. You carry out examinations, make precise diagnoses, and develop individual treatment plans. You accompany patients on their path to a better quality of life.
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 Consolidation & Reporting (IFRS). Based on 7,752 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 83'037 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'898 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'055 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Glarus | CHF 109'200 | 19 |
| Zug | CHF 93'664 | 228 |
| Aargau | CHF 91'000 | 242 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 90'000 | 39 |
| Solothurn | CHF 90'000 | 79 |
| Zurich | CHF 88'890 | 1,314 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 99'400 | 64 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 95'000 | 245 |
| Utilities | CHF 91'000 | 70 |
| Insurance | CHF 89'850 | 170 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 88'400 | 257 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 87'990 | 176 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachärztin oder Facharzt für Neurologie
Official education path
Training takes place through a university medical degree followed by specialist medical training.
Typical training path
Fachärztin oder Facharzt für Neurologie
Prerequisites
- Master Universitäre Hochschule
- 6-jährige Ausbildung zur Fachärztin oder zum Facharzt für Neurologie
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Empathetic communication
- Precise action
- Team orientation
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 and check a patient's reflexes. You then review the results and discuss the next steps with the care team.
- You carry out physical and neurological examinations to find the cause.
- You make clinical diagnoses based on medical history and examination results.
- You plan and monitor targeted therapies and medication use.
- You advise patients on chronic conditions and psychosomatic aspects.
- You correctly read neurophysiological tests like EEGs or ultrasound scans.
- You coordinate rehabilitation measures together with other specialists.
Working conditions
You work mainly in hospitals, neurological departments, or specialized medical practices. You care for patients on wards or in outpatient clinics.
Where to learn
- SIWF Schweizerisches Institut für ärztliche Weiter- und Fortbildung c/o FMHElfenstr. 18, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Empathetic communication
- Precise action
- Team orientation
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Emotional strain
- Documentation effort
- Mandatory continuing education
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