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 Gastroenterologie
You diagnose and treat disorders of the digestive tract
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Gastroenterologists examine and treat stomach and intestinal diseases, as well as liver and bile duct conditions.
Your expertise focuses on the complex organs of the digestive system. You welcome patients with stomach or intestinal complaints, as well as liver diseases. You use modern imaging and endoscopy techniques to find the cause. You develop treatment plans together and support the recovery process. Your work combines precise diagnosis with long-term care.
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/-arzt für Gastroenterologie
Official education path
The path involves specialized training after completing your initial medical education.
Typical training path
Fachärztin/-arzt für Gastroenterologie
Prerequisites
- Analytical skills
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Networked thinking and action
- Communication skills
- Careful working style
- Reliability
- Interest in healthcare
Where this can lead
Career changes are usually not possible, as specific specialist training is strictly required.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical skill
- Sense of responsibility
- Communication skills
- Careful working style
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 prepare for the endoscopy. While you analyze the images on the monitor, you discuss the next steps with the treatment team.
- You perform endoscopic and ultrasound examinations.
- You document medical procedures and evaluate the results.
- You plan individual therapies for outpatients.
- You advise on preventive measures and necessary medications.
- You identify acute emergencies like bleeding or inflammation.
- You exchange information with surgeons and internists.
Working conditions
You work in hospitals, specialized clinics, or outpatient centers. Your work environment is clinical and well-equipped with technology.
Where to learn
- SIWF Schweizerisches Institut für ärztliche Weiter- und Fortbildung c/o FMHElfenstr. 18, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Analytical skill
- Sense of responsibility
- Communication skills
- Careful working style
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Stressful situations
- Regular documentation
- Changing tasks
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