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 Ophthalmologie
You diagnose and treat diseases of the eyes and their supporting organs.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You focus on diagnosing, treating, and operating on eye diseases, as well as fitting vision aids.
The eyes are a sensitive sense organ that needs constant care and precise diagnosis. As a Facharzt/-ärztin für Ophthalmologie, you take responsibility for your patients' health. You carry out examinations, plan therapies, and perform surgical procedures when needed. Your daily work combines medical expertise with technical precision.
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
- 🎓 Fachärztin oder Facharzt für Ophthalmologie
Official education path
The path leads through a university master's degree in human medicine, followed by a federal exam.
Typical training path
Fachärztin oder Facharzt für Ophthalmologie
Prerequisites
- Master from a Universitäre Hochschule
Requirements
- good observation skills
- highest precision in surgical procedures
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Precise work
- Observation skills
- Technical understanding
- Patient advice
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at the slit lamp and carefully examine your patient's cornea. Then you discuss the findings and adjust the vision aid if necessary.
- You diagnose and treat diseases of the eyes and their supporting organs.
- You carry out many examinations using special technical equipment.
- You measure vision defects and plan suitable correction options.
- You select and check eyeglass lenses as well as contact lenses.
- You perform surgical procedures with the highest precision.
- You increasingly use laser therapies during operations.
- You advise patients on their eye health and therapy.
Working conditions
You work in hospitals, eye clinics, or specialized medical centers. Your work always takes place in medical treatment rooms.
Where to learn
- SIWF Schweizerisches Institut für ärztliche Weiter- und Fortbildung c/o FMHElfenstr. 18, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Precise work
- Observation skills
- Technical understanding
- Patient advice
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Physical strain
- Stressful situations
- Theoretical further training
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