IBM employees working as a Research in Zurich have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 60 ratings. This is in line with the average of Research professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Research ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at €0 per year (estimate) and goes up to €0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research at IBM is €40,000 per year or €19 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly €127,520 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between €27,700 (25th percentile) and €61,000 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 51 salaries submitted by IBM Research professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Research Intern with an estimated total pay of €45K - €45K/yr