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sozialarbeiter salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 89 213

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How much does a sozialarbeiter earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time sozialarbeiter earns an average gross salary of CHF 89 213 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 176 800, based on 1 687 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

sozialarbeiter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 77 900
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 77 900
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 84 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 91 241
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 105 787
Women: 55+average salary CHF 105 787
Average salary CHF 89 127

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 81 928. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 107 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

sozialarbeiter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 928
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 345
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 993
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 372
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 677
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 107 000
Average salary CHF 89 240
+31%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for sozialarbeiter have changed over time.

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 89 007. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 92 336 per year.

Salary trend

sozialarbeiter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 633
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 007
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 066
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 336
Average salary CHF 89 127
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a sozialarbeiter is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 132 600 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for sozialarbeiter, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 132 6001 job
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 122 0002 jobs
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 114 400Set up Job Alert
  4. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 105 0009 jobs
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 104 082Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 96 900Set up Job Alert
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 96 450Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 94 2503 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 92 0002 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 91 00075 jobs

Salary by cantons for sozialarbeiter

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

sozialarbeiter

CHF 89 209

average salary

Salary by canton

sozialarbeiter

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 93 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 91 995
Berne average salary CHF 86 667
Basel Land average salary CHF 87 590
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 80 601
Fribourg average salary CHF 85 150
Geneva average salary CHF 93 600
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 97 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 91 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 88 400
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 97 125
Solothurn average salary CHF 84 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 92 444
Thurgau average salary CHF 87 750
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 84 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 105 500
Zurich average salary CHF 93 400
Average salary CHF 89 209