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social education worker salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 77 993

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How much does a social education worker earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time social education worker earns an average gross salary of CHF 77 993 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 500 to CHF 144 000, based on 2 686 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

social education worker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 341
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 335
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 173
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 73 166
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 119
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 060
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 803
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 111
Men: 55+average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 90 950
Average salary CHF 77 996

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a social education worker relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 219. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 409 per year.

Salary by work experience

social education worker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 225
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 219
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 978
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 306
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 192
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 409
Average salary CHF 77 998
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for social education worker have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 79 375. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 79 983 per year.

Salary trend

social education worker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 375
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 961
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 983
Average salary CHF 77 991
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a social education worker is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 96 666 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for social education worker, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 96 6662 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 84 871Set up Job Alert
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 79 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 78 6501 job
  5. Education
    CHF 78 26525 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 78 262117 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 76 745Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 76 25970 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 72 80010 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 800Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for social education worker

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

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Throughout Switzerland

social education worker

CHF 77 997

average salary

Salary by canton

social education worker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 81 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 000
Berne average salary CHF 73 333
Basel Land average salary CHF 81 558
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 81 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 75 000
Geneva average salary CHF 75 300
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 82 875
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 80 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 72 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 79 316
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 81 266
Schwyz average salary CHF 83 363
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 74 064
Valais average salary CHF 77 664
Zug average salary CHF 77 311
Zurich average salary CHF 81 403
Average salary CHF 77 997