Median salary
$115,554
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$103.8k – $209k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
42.9%
6 of 14 roles
Live roles
14
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Research Scientist II, Immunology
Associate Research Scientist (Cell & Gene Therapy)
Associate Research Scientist
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| NO Novartis | $115,554 | 2 |
|
Fresenius Kabi
|
$96,250 | 2 |
|
Roche
|
$275,000 | 1 |
|
DatologyAI
|
$240,000 | 1 |
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How much do Research Scientist roles in Switzerland pay?
The median salary for Research Scientist roles in Switzerland is $115,554 per year. Most pay falls between $103,753 (25th percentile) and $209,024 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $96,250 to $257,500.
These figures are computed live from 14 active Research Scientist roles in Switzerland on JobsRadar, of which 6 (42.9%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Research Scientist roles in Switzerland include Roche, DatologyAI, Novartis and Fresenius Kabi.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Research Scientist salary in Switzerland?
- The median is $115,554 per year, with most pay between $103,753 and $209,024 (25th–75th percentile), based on 6 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Research Scientist salary range in Switzerland?
- Pay ranges from about $96,250 to $257,500 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $115,554. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.