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Veterinarian Salary in Switzerland

Veterinarians diagnose and treat the health conditions of animals. The Switzerland median is $193,997 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$193,997
per year
Monthly (national)
$16,187
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$193,997
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$93.27
varies by city

Veterinarian salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$193,997
Geneva, GE$193,997
Basel, BS$193,997
Lausanne, VD$193,997
Bern, BE$193,997
Winterthur, ZH$193,997

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a veterinarian make in Switzerland?
The national median veterinarian salary in Switzerland is about CHF 157'000 per year (CHF 13'100 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 157'000 to CHF 157'000.
Which Switzerland city pays veterinarians the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 157'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays veterinarians the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 157'000 per year for a veterinarian.
What is the typical salary range for a veterinarian in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, veterinarian pay commonly spans from about CHF 110'400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 214'000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have veterinarian salary data?
Pay by Role publishes veterinarian pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is veterinarian in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +19% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.