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 Pathologie
You investigate the causes of disease through tissue and cell analyses
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Pathologists analyse tissue and cells, make diagnoses, and research disease progression for modern medicine
In the quiet laboratory or at the microscope, you serve the diagnosis. Facharzt/-ärztin für Pathologie examine tissue samples and cell structures to identify diseases accurately. Your findings form the crucial basis for every therapy. Alongside clinical work, you focus on research, training specialists, and public health education.
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
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| 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 Pathologie
Official education path
The path leads through specialist training after initial medical education.
Typical training path
Fachärztin oder Facharzt für Pathologie
Prerequisites
- Master Universitäre Hochschule
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is generally not possible, as the path is strictly tied to initial medical education and specialist training.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Precision
- Teamwork
- Research interest
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You prepare tissue samples, examine them under the microscope, and document your findings precisely. In a team, you discuss the results with doctors to plan further treatment.
- You examine tissue samples and cell structures under the microscope.
- You develop a precise diagnosis from morphological findings.
- You perform autopsies to clarify the causes of disease.
- You research the development mechanisms and progression of diseases.
- You train medical specialists in diagnostics.
- You carefully document your findings for the patient record.
Working conditions
You work in pathology institutes, university hospitals, or specialised laboratories. Your workplace is usually a well-equipped lab with microscopes and diagnostic equipment.
Where to learn
- SIWF Schweizerisches Institut für ärztliche Weiter- und Fortbildung c/o FMHElfenstr. 18, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Precision
- Teamwork
- Research interest
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Constant concentration
- Emotional strain
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