physical therapist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 75 000

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How much does a physical therapist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time physical therapist earns an average gross salary of CHF 75 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 147 632, based on 1 940 entries.
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  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

physical therapist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 69 325
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 69 550
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 048
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 73 078
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 587
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 81 908
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 81 900
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 75 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a physical therapist relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 69 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

physical therapist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 162
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 75 000
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for physical therapist have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 75 400. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary trend

physical therapist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 300
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 505
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 75 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a physical therapist is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 83 175 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for physical therapist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 83 1751 job
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 80 132Set up Job Alert
  3. Education
    CHF 79 8331 job
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 77 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 000109 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 74 0004 jobs
  7. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 68 900Set up Job Alert
  8. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 61 00012 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 39 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for physical therapist

The top two high-paying cantons for physical therapist are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

physical therapist

CHF 75 000

average salary

Salary by canton

physical therapist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 74 900
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 75 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 75 600
Geneva average salary CHF 78 120
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 75 000
Jura average salary CHF 75 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 73 453
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 70 644
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 74 875
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 66 300
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 500
Ticino average salary CHF 58 800
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 73 080
Valais average salary CHF 73 327
Zug average salary CHF 84 000
Zurich average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 75 000