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Psychiatrist Salary in Switzerland

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. The Switzerland median is $468,312 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$468,312
per year
Monthly (national)
$39,047
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$468,312
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$225.15
varies by city

Psychiatrist salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$468,312
Geneva, GE$468,312
Basel, BS$468,312
Lausanne, VD$468,312
Bern, BE$468,312
Winterthur, ZH$468,312

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychiatrist make in Switzerland?
The national median psychiatrist salary in Switzerland is about CHF 379'000 per year (CHF 31'600 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 379'000 to CHF 379'000.
Which Switzerland city pays psychiatrists the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 379'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays psychiatrists the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 379'000 per year for a psychiatrist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychiatrist in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, psychiatrist pay commonly spans from about CHF 259'600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 524'900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have psychiatrist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychiatrist pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is psychiatrist in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.