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 Hämatologie
You research and treat complex blood diseases
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Facharzt/-ärztin für Hämatologie diagnose blood disorders in the lab and provide clinical care to patients
Blood is the lifeblood of the body. But when it falls ill, specialized knowledge is needed. Facharzt/-ärztin für Hämatologie combine lab analysis with direct patient care. You decode complex test results. You develop targeted treatments. You accompany patients through severe illnesses. This job demands scientific thinking and human care in equal measure.
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/zum Facharzt für Hämatologie
Official education path
The path leads through a university master's degree in human medicine. This is followed by the federal exam and subsequent specialist training.
Typical training path
Fachärztin/zum Facharzt für Hämatologie
Prerequisites
- Master Universitäre Hochschule
- 6-jährige Ausbildung zur Fachärztin/zum Facharzt für Hämatologie
Requirements
- analytical skills
- strong sense of responsibility
- connected thinking and action
- communication skills
- careful working style
- reliability
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical skill
- Sense of responsibility
- Communication skills
- Connected thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the microscope. You check blood samples for abnormalities. Then you discuss the results with the treatment team. In the afternoon, you accompany patients during therapy checks. You answer their questions about the test results.
- You explain blood diseases to patients in detail.
- You perform physical exams to assess their health.
- You analyze lab results to make an exact diagnosis.
- You monitor treatment success and adjust the therapy if needed.
- You exchange information closely with general practitioners about patient care.
- You coordinate complex processes for bone marrow transplants in the clinic.
- You work closely with university hospitals to put the latest research into practice.
Working conditions
You work mainly in hospitals and university clinics. You work in both the diagnostic lab and inpatient care.
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
- Connected thinking
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Emotional strain
- Continuous training
- Emergency situations
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