Staff
Entrance salary ranges (remuneration net of tax) are determined by a grade assigned to each job. Assignment to a given grade is based on the level of functions of the job, as well as the relevant experience, qualification and skills.
Career progression at CERN within a job is based on performance and expertise. Changes of grades are based on the level of functions and responsibilities.
| Grade | Basic minimum entry level-salary (CHF per month) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4082 |
| 2 | 4857 |
| 3 | 5780 |
| 4 | 6879 |
| 5 | 8186 |
| 6 | 9004 |
| 7 | 10715 |
(Salary grid effective 1 January 2024)
Graduates
| Position | Stipend (CHF per month) |
|---|---|
| Early Career Graduates | |
| Technical qualification with up to 2 years of relevant work experience | 4624 |
| BSc degree with up to 2 years of relevant work experience | 5196 |
| MSc degree with up to 2 years of relevant work experience | 5716 |
| Experienced Project Graduates | |
| MSc with 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience | 6287 |
| MSc with 4 up to 6 years of relevant work experience OR a PhD with up to 3 years of relevant work experience | 6911 |
| Research Fellows | |
| PhD with up to 3 years of relevant work experience | 6911 |
| PhD in 3 up to 6 years of relevant work experience | 7326 |
Students
| Programme | Subsistence allowance (CHF per month) |
|---|---|
| Doctoral | 3868 |
| Technical | 3452 |
| Administrative | 3452 |
| Summer | 93 CHF/day |