Rank #9 · Strong / niche opportunity
Quant jobs and salaries in Zurich / Geneva
What is the quant market like in Zurich / Geneva?
Small, high-quality market concentrated in systematic funds and commodities. Main demand is in systematic funds, commodities, private capital, with 2 of the firms we track running a Zurich / Geneva desk. Compensation sits at roughly 90% of the New York benchmark for the equivalent role and seniority.
Compensation by role in Zurich / Geneva
Mid-level total compensation, quoted in CHF.
| Role | Range | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Quant Researcher | CHF 182k – CHF 2.0m | CHF 376k |
| Quant Trader | CHF 158k – CHF 2.4m | CHF 356k |
| Quant Developer | CHF 143k – CHF 950k | CHF 269k |
| Quant Analyst | CHF 99k – CHF 554k | CHF 182k |
| HFT / Low-Latency Engineer | CHF 158k – CHF 1.1m | CHF 305k |
| Systematic Portfolio Manager | CHF 396k – CHF 12m | CHF 990k |
Methodology
Figures are expressed as annual total compensation (base salary plus expected performance bonus) in the reference market's local currency, converted from a US dollar base. They describe typical market ranges rather than any individual offer, and exclude sign-on payments, deferred equity and carried interest. Portfolio-manager figures reflect formulaic profit-share arrangements and are therefore far more dispersed than any other role.
KnowQaunt 2026.1 · Updated September 2026
These are indicative ranges pending first-party verification. They will be replaced by verified submissions as the Quant Salary Index dataset builds.
Zurich / Geneva market report · KnowQaunt 2026.1