social worker salary in Schwyz

Annual average salary

CHF 91 945

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How much does a social worker earn in Schwyz?

  • In Schwyz, a full-time social worker earns an average gross salary of CHF 91 945 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 75 600 to CHF 135 600, based on 16 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

social worker, Schwyz

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 89 700
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 88 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 91 945
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 93 889
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 112 326
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 111 163
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 115 700
Average salary CHF 91 945

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 82 389. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

social worker, Schwyz

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 389
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 250
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 700
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 91 945
+46%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 88 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 102 250 per year.

Salary trend

social worker, Schwyz

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 250
Average salary CHF 91 945

Jobs for social worker

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a social worker is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 111 163 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for social worker, Schwyz

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 111 16313 jobs
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 89 8507 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A1 job
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A1 job
  5. Consulting various
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  6. Education
    N/A1 job
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    N/A1 job
  9. Service sector in general
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  10. Utilities
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Salary by cantons for social worker

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

SZ

Schwyz

social worker

CHF 91 944

average salary

Salary by canton

social worker

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 86 151
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 88 400
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 97 125
Solothurn average salary CHF 82 500
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 92 349
Average salary CHF 89 016