teacher salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 90 000

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How much does a teacher earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time teacher earns an average gross salary of CHF 90 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 259 906, based on 1 571 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 232
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 82 655
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 92 674
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 92 724
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 97 433
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 97 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 105 313
Women: 55+average salary CHF 105 625
Average salary CHF 90 011

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 77 601. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 105 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 694
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 601
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
Average salary CHF 90 015
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 91 173. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 96 000 per year.

Salary trend

teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 173
Average salary CHF 90 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a teacher is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 308 500 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 308 5001 job
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 133 333Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 130 0001 job
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 117 3004 jobs
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 117 00018 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 113 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 112 5003 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 102 800Set up Job Alert
  9. Utilities
    CHF 100 0013 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 97 924201 jobs

Salary by cantons for teacher

The top two high-paying cantons for 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

teacher

CHF 90 000

average salary

Salary by canton

teacher

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 97 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 95 643
Basel Land average salary CHF 94 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 80 710
Fribourg average salary CHF 91 700
Geneva average salary CHF 88 044
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 88 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 97 587
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 102 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 400
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 123 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 97 732
Ticino average salary CHF 61 732
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 89 000
Valais average salary CHF 98 000
Zug average salary CHF 105 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 500
Average salary CHF 90 000