How much does a doctor make in Switzerland?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is CHF 11,410 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $152,100
- Compared with the median pay in Switzerland
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Switzerland ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $267,500 |
| 2. Canada | $200,600 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $152,100 |
| 4. Luxembourg estimate | $124,900 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $546 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Specialist doctorCHF 164,900
- Registered nurseCHF 99,610
- MidwifeCHF 98,680
- Traditional therapistCHF 75,250
- Paramedical practitionersCHF 107,200
- VeterinarianCHF 101,700
- DentistCHF 114,500
- PharmacistCHF 104,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor make a month in Switzerland?
The median gross salary is CHF 11,410 a month, CHF 136,900 a year.
How much does a doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CHF 83,370 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CHF 169,000.
Which country pays a doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $267,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a doctor make more in Switzerland or in United States?
In United States: $267,500 a year against $152,100 in Switzerland, 1.8 times more.
Who makes more, a doctor or a specialist doctor?
A specialist doctor: CHF 164,900 a year against CHF 136,900 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate