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 | 3964 |
| 2 | 4717 |
| 3 | 5613 |
| 4 | 6649 |
| 5 | 7948 |
| 6 | 8743 |
| 7 | 10404 |
(Salary grid effective 1 January 2021)
Fellows
| Position | Stipend (CHF per month) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4585 |
| 2 | 5305 |
| 3 | 6586 |
| 4 | 7201 |
| 5 | 7592 |
| 6 | 7926 |
| 7 | 8178 |
Students
| Programme | Subsistence allowance (CHF per month) |
|---|---|
| Doctoral | 3719 |
| Technical | 3319 |
| Administrative | 3319 |
| Summer | 90 CHF/day |