Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 88'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 91'065 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 94'141 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 117'595 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 121'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Wirtschaftschemiker/in
You combine chemical expertise with business management skills
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You analyse chemical processes, plan financial strategies, and support the industry with interdisciplinary know-how
The world of chemistry meets the language of business. As a Wirtschaftschemiker/in, you translate complex lab results into profitable business strategies. You work at the intersection of research, production, and management. Your interdisciplinary training enables you to optimise material costs, assess market opportunities, and prepare data-driven business decisions. You help shape the future of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Chemist. Based on 611 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 95'775 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 100'268 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 105'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 112'500 | 34 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 110'125 | 54 |
| Aargau | CHF 104'850 | 59 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 102'995 | 54 |
| Lucerne | CHF 102'000 | 16 |
| Valais | CHF 100'268 | 35 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 124'628 | 10 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 120'000 | 5 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 115'000 | 17 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 107'900 | 15 |
| Utilities | CHF 100'000 | 5 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 97'647 | 449 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Wirtschaftschemiker/in
Official education path
An integrated university programme combines scientific fundamentals with business training.
Typical training path
Wirtschaftschemiker/in
Prerequisites
- Master Universitäre Hochschule
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Interdisciplinary thinking
- Analytical precision
- Strategic planning
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and check the cost calculations for a new chemical production process. You compare raw material costs with market forecasts to prepare the best strategy for management.
- You evaluate the cost-effectiveness of chemical production processes and identify savings potential.
- You create detailed market analyses for new pharmaceutical or chemical products.
- You coordinate research projects and monitor compliance with financial budgets.
- You advise specialist departments on implementing business strategies.
- You develop funding plans for innovative development projects and secure financing.
- You monitor compliance with chemical laws and environmental protection guidelines.
Working conditions
You work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, the financial sector, or at specialised service companies. Your workplace is usually a modern lab office or a corporate headquarters with direct contact to research teams and management.
Strengths
- Interdisciplinary thinking
- Analytical precision
- Strategic planning
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Dynamic markets
- Complex interfaces
- Regulatory pressure
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