sozialarbeiter salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 89 200

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How much does a sozialarbeiter earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time sozialarbeiter earns an average gross salary of CHF 89 200 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 29 250 to CHF 153 333, based on 92 entries.
  • 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, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 81 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 81 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 900
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 97 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 98 540
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 92 547
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 91 700
Men: 55+average salary CHF 105 150
Women: 55+average salary CHF 105 150
Average salary CHF 89 200

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 84 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 105 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

sozialarbeiter, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 400
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 789
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
Average salary CHF 89 200
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 91 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 92 800 per year.

Salary trend

sozialarbeiter, St. Gallen

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 590
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 800
Average salary CHF 89 200

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a sozialarbeiter is Catering / Hotel, with an average salary of CHF 105 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for sozialarbeiter, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 99 276Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 94 9001 job
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 94 394Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 85 0003 jobs
  6. Education
    CHF 82 482Set up Job Alert
  7. Insurance
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
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  9. Building trade / Real estate
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  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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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.

SG

St. Gallen

sozialarbeiter

CHF 89 200

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 93 990
Berne average salary CHF 86 327
Basel Land average salary CHF 87 600
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 81 900
Fribourg average salary CHF 85 858
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 91 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 89 200
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 97 125
Solothurn average salary CHF 82 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 91 944
Thurgau average salary CHF 88 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 84 240
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 105 412
Zurich average salary CHF 92 316
Average salary CHF 89 053