social worker salaries Vaud

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 50 salary entriesCHF 70 100

Median

This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.

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, Vaud

Median

Men

Women

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 61 750. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 111 907 per year.

Salary by work experience

social worker, Vaud

Median

+80%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2013-2015, the annual median salary was CHF 62 400. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 72 891 per year.

Salary trend

social worker, Vaud

Median

Add your salary anonymously and get our free eBook "The Art of Salary Negotiation"

Get free access to salary data and help make salary more transparent and fair

Add salary

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a social worker is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 79 040 anually. Followed by Education and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for social worker, Vaud

Industry

Median salary

/

Jobs

Salary by cantons for social worker

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