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Physician Salary in Switzerland

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. The Switzerland median is $243,423 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$243,423
per year
Monthly (national)
$20,265
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$243,423
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$117.03
varies by city

Physician salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$243,423
Geneva, GE$243,423
Basel, BS$243,423
Lausanne, VD$243,423
Bern, BE$243,423
Winterthur, ZH$243,423

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in Switzerland?
The national median physician salary in Switzerland is about CHF 197'000 per year (CHF 16'400 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 197'000 to CHF 197'000.
Which Switzerland city pays physicians the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 197'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays physicians the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 197'000 per year for a physician.
What is the typical salary range for a physician in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, physician pay commonly spans from about CHF 126'100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 283'700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have physician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is physician in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist.