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Professor Salary in Switzerland

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Switzerland median is $171,755 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$171,755
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,334
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$171,755
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$82.58
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$171,755
Geneva, GE$171,755
Basel, BS$171,755
Lausanne, VD$171,755
Bern, BE$171,755
Winterthur, ZH$171,755

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Switzerland?
The national median professor salary in Switzerland is about CHF 139'000 per year (CHF 11'600 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 139'000 to CHF 139'000.
Which Switzerland city pays professors the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 139'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 139'000 per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about CHF 89'000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 200'200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is professor in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.