Fixed-rate salaries
Doctoral students, postdocs and scientific assistants are usually hired by ETH Zurich on fixed-rate salaries.
Doctoral students
The fixed-rate salary for doctoral students is based on one of the following rates (standard, rate 2, 3, 4 or 5) and are clearly stated in the employment contract. Salary increases occur annually until the third year in the steps specified the table below. No additional increases are made from the fourth year onward.
Salary rates as of 1 January 2025 (in CHF)
Scientific assistant I
The fixed-rate salary for scientific assistants I is based on the overview below. These salaries are automatically increased in the specified steps until the third year. From the fourth year onwards, you will no longer receive any salary increases.
Salary rates as of 1 January 2025 (in CHF)
Postdoctoral researchers and scientific assistants II
The fixed-rate salary for postdoctoral researchers and scientific assistants II is based on the overview below. These salaries are automatically increased in the specified steps until the third year. From the fourth year onwards, you will no longer receive any salary increases.
Salary rates as of 1 January 2025 (in CHF)
In exceptional cases and depending on the requirements of the funding provider, a lump-sum salary can be agreed instead of a fixed-rate salary. The amount of the salary depends on the funding provider or the project funds and is indicated in the employment contract.
Please note: The information on this page is meant for information purposes only. No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information. The rules and regulations may have changed in the meantime. For legally binding information please contact HR Consulting of ETH Zurich.