Data Scientist Salary in Zug
Benchmark snapshot
For Data Scientist in Zug, the benchmark median used on this page is CHF 135'384 gross per year. Across the displayed experience bands, the central ranges run from CHF 76'512 to CHF 188'522.
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Salary bands for Data Scientist in Zug
| Level | Range (gross / year) |
|---|---|
| Junior (0–2 yrs) | CHF 76'512 – CHF 114'228 (Median CHF 93'096) |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | CHF 93'096 – CHF 135'384 (Median CHF 114'228) |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | CHF 114'228 – CHF 163'932 (Median CHF 135'384) |
| Lead / Management | CHF 135'384 – CHF 188'522 (Median CHF 163'932) |
How this benchmark is built
EstimateThe benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 25 in the Zentralschweiz 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 Zentralschweiz
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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
Zug is represented by the FSO Central Switzerland gross region. The regional distribution may not capture premiums at individual international employers based in the canton.
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 Zug? +
The median is CHF 135'384 gross per year. By experience the range runs from CHF 76'512 to CHF 188'522.
How is this salary benchmark calculated? +
The benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 25 in the Zentralschweiz 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 Zentralschweiz. Last reviewed: 2024.