foreign language teacher salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 66 203

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How much does a foreign language teacher earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time foreign language teacher earns an average gross salary of CHF 66 203 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 292 656, based on 70 entries.
  • Updated 23 days ago
  • 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

foreign language teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 84 672
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 71 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 77 750
Men: 55+average salary CHF 72 760
Women: 55+average salary CHF 93 750
Average salary CHF 66 203

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a foreign language teacher relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 50 722. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 151 153 per year.

Salary by work experience

foreign language teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 300
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 50 722
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 151 153
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 51 429
Average salary CHF 66 203
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for foreign language teacher have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 75 330. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 191 per year.

Salary trend

foreign language teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 330
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 722
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 43 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 191
Average salary CHF 66 203

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a foreign language teacher is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 96 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for foreign language teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 96 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 77 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 66 2027 jobs
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 45 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 42 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Insurance
    CHF 26 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
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  10. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for foreign language teacher

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

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Throughout Switzerland

foreign language teacher

CHF 66 202

average salary

Salary by canton

foreign language teacher

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 66 202