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Physician Salary in Switzerland

The Switzerland median is $243,622 per year, with observed city pay up to Geneva at $243,622.

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Physician pay in Switzerland: Geneva leads, Geneva trails

The Switzerland national median for a physician is CHF 197'000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about CHF 197'000 in Geneva to CHF 197'000 in Geneva (1×).

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. Common screening skills include Diagnosis, Treatment, Clinical judgment, and Ethics.

A modeled national band runs about CHF 126'100–CHF 283'700 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +3% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Swiss city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat CHF 197'000 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Switzerland shows about 0.2% CPI in 2025. A physician raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist.

How to use Physician pay data in Switzerland

Start with the national median (CHF 197'000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Switzerland hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: CHF 126'100 (10th) → CHF 197'000 (median) → CHF 283'700 (90th). Geneva’s observed median is CHF 197'000, with a local band about CHF 131'000–CHF 297'000. If an offer is “at the Switzerland median” but the job is in Geneva, you may still be under local market.

National median
$243,622
per year
Monthly (national)
$20,281
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$243,622
Geneva, GE
Hourly (national)
$117.12
varies by city

Physician salary by city in Switzerland

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Geneva, GE$243,622

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in Switzerland?
The national median is about CHF 197'000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about CHF 197'000 to CHF 197'000.
Which Switzerland city pays physicians the most?
Geneva, GE leads observed metros at about CHF 197'000 per year (0% vs national).
How many Switzerland cities have physician salary data?
1 metros list observed physician percentiles in CHF on this site.
Is physician in demand in Switzerland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +3% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Swiss industry mix.