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 Radio-Onkologie / Strahlentherapie
You treat cancer and benign conditions with targeted radiation therapy
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Facharzt/-ärztin für Radio-Onkologie / Strahlentherapie treat patients with cancer and other conditions through controlled radiation therapy
In radiation oncology, you use ionizing radiation to treat malignant and benign conditions. Whether for cancers like breast or prostate cancer, or for inflammatory musculoskeletal issues: your therapy often relieves symptoms or cures the disease. You work closely with other doctors and always tailor treatment to each patient's needs.
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 Radio-Onkologie / Strahlentherapie
Official education path
The main path leads through a university master's degree in medicine followed by a federal exam.
Typical training path
Fachärztin oder Facharzt für Radio-Onkologie / Strahlentherapie
Prerequisites
- Master from a Universitäre Hochschule
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Precise work
- Medical expertise
- Patient focus
- Teamwork
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You prepare the radiation plan for a patient and check the exact dose settings. In the treatment room, you explain the process to the patient and monitor the session to ensure safety and comfort.
- You plan and manage radiation therapy for patients with cancer.
- You combine radiation with surgery or chemotherapy.
- You treat benign joint and tendon inflammation with low-dose radiation.
- You monitor treatment sessions and adjust the dosage individually.
- You document therapy progress and exchange information with the treatment team.
- You advise patients on the effects and possible side effects of the therapy.
Working conditions
You usually work in hospitals or specialized medical practices. Your workplace is a medical clinic or an oncology center with the appropriate treatment equipment.
Where to learn
- SIWF Schweizerisches Institut für ärztliche Weiter- und Fortbildung c/o FMHElfenstr. 18, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Precise work
- Medical expertise
- Patient focus
- Teamwork
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Emotional strain
- Strict regulations
- Lifelong learning
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