Data Scientist Salary in Basel
Benchmark snapshot
For Data Scientist in Basel, the benchmark median used on this page is CHF 139'176 gross per year. Across the displayed experience bands, the central ranges run from CHF 78'048 to CHF 190'316.
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Salary bands for Data Scientist in Basel
| Level | Range (gross / year) |
|---|---|
| Junior (0–2 yrs) | CHF 78'048 – CHF 115'860 (Median CHF 95'004) |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | CHF 95'004 – CHF 139'176 (Median CHF 115'860) |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | CHF 115'860 – CHF 165'492 (Median CHF 139'176) |
| Lead / Management | CHF 139'176 – CHF 190'316 (Median CHF 165'492) |
How this benchmark is built
EstimateThe benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 25 in the Nordwestschweiz gross region. Monthly standardised gross pay is annualised by multiplying it by 12. The experience bands are derived from percentile windows; they are estimates, not observed seniority cohorts.
Source basis: BFS LSE 2024, CH-ISCO 25, Grossregion Nordwestschweiz
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Role mapping
Data science is mapped to the broader ICT-profession group. Compensation can differ substantially between analytics, machine learning, research and data-platform roles, so use the range as a market anchor rather than a job-offer prediction.
Regional scope
Basel is represented by the FSO Northwestern Switzerland gross region, covering Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft and Aargau. City-specific employer premiums are not isolated.
How to use the result
Compare like with like: annual gross base salary, workload, experience and responsibility. Bonus, equity, shift supplements, pension terms and taxes can change total compensation. Treat the percentile as an orientation point for a conversation, not as an exact valuation of an individual offer.
FAQ
What does a data scientist earn in Basel? +
The median is CHF 139'176 gross per year. By experience the range runs from CHF 78'048 to CHF 190'316.
How is this salary benchmark calculated? +
The benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 25 in the Nordwestschweiz gross region. Monthly standardised gross pay is annualised by multiplying it by 12. The experience bands are derived from percentile windows; they are estimates, not observed seniority cohorts. Sources: BFS LSE 2024, CH-ISCO 25, Grossregion Nordwestschweiz. Last reviewed: 2024.