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Principal Scientist

Average Principal Scientist with Molecular Biology Skills Salary in Switzerland

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130,000 Fr.
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (CHF)
25%
CHF 80k
MEDIAN
CHF 130k
75%
CHF 141k

The average salary for a Principal Scientist is 130,000 Fr. in 2025

Base Salary
80k Fr. - 141k Fr.
Bonus
0 Fr. - 14k Fr.
Profit Sharing
0 Fr. - 18k Fr.
Total Pay
90k Fr. - 175k Fr.
Based on 7 salary profiles (last updated Feb 28 2024)
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Common Health Benefits for a Principal Scientist

Medical
29%
Dental
14%
Vision
14%
None
71%

Gender Breakdown for Principal Scientists

Female
80.0%
Male
20.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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