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sozialarbeiter salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 93 600

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How much does a sozialarbeiter earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time sozialarbeiter earns an average gross salary of CHF 93 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 136 500, based on 59 entries.
  • Updated 17 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, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 89 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 85 598
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 540
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 97 010
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 97 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 106 728
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 107 295
Men: 55+average salary CHF 123 900
Women: 55+average salary CHF 94 500
Average salary CHF 93 600

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 85 540. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 112 770 per year.

Salary by work experience

sozialarbeiter, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 540
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 255
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 450
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 433
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 925
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 112 770
Average salary CHF 93 600
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 93 723. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 97 256 per year.

Salary trend

sozialarbeiter, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 256
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 766
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 723
Average salary CHF 93 600
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a sozialarbeiter is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 107 900 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for sozialarbeiter, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 107 900Set up Job Alert
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 103 285Set up Job Alert
  3. Education
    CHF 97 0201 job
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 95 019Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 93 300Set up Job Alert
  6. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 77 775Set up Job Alert
  8. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 30 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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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.

GE

Geneva

sozialarbeiter

CHF 93 600

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