Data Scientist Salary in Switzerland

CHF 147,000Regional estimate

The median Data Scientist salary in Switzerland is CHF 147,000, with most packages landing between CHF 109,000 and CHF 262,000. This benchmark is a regional estimate; sign in to compare your exact pay against the percentile bands.

Pay percentiles

Regional estimate
25th percentile
CHF 109,000
Median (p50)
CHF 147,000
75th percentile
CHF 198,000
Top 10% (p90)
CHF 262,000

Gross annual, local currency.

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Salary by seniority

Estimated
JuniorCHF 88,000-40%
Mid-levelCHF 129,000-12%
SeniorCHF 184,000+25%
Lead / ExecCHF 257,000+75%

Total compensation

Base70%
Bonus12%
Equity12%
Benefits6%

Benefits are worth about CHF 17,500 a year on top of cash pay.

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The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.

How we calculate this

These figures place a Data Scientist's pay against percentile bands (p25 to p90) in Switzerland. Where national occupation data is thin, we model from regional wage references and label it as such; we never present an estimate as official. Figures are gross annual, rounded.

Frequently asked questions

Is CHF 147,000 a good salary for a Data Scientist in Switzerland?

CHF 147,000 is the median, so it sits at the centre of the market. Earning above CHF 198,000 puts you in the top quartile; below CHF 109,000, there is room to negotiate.

How much does a senior Data Scientist earn in Switzerland?

A senior Data Scientist earns around CHF 184,000, against CHF 88,000 early in the career. Seniority bands are estimated from the overall median.

What is the total compensation for a Data Scientist in Switzerland?

On top of base pay, benefits are worth about CHF 17,500 a year. Bonus and equity vary by employer and sector.

How is this Data Scientist salary benchmark calculated?

We place your package against percentile bands for the role and country, from official wage data where available and regional references otherwise, always labeled.

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