physiotherapeutin salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 79 750

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How much does a physiotherapeutin earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time physiotherapeutin earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 750 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 13 460 to CHF 151 667, based on 316 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

physiotherapeutin, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 71 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 83 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 82 945
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 90 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 79 750

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 86 450 per year.

Salary by work experience

physiotherapeutin, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 508
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 233
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 86 450
Average salary CHF 79 750
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 80 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 82 542 per year.

Salary trend

physiotherapeutin, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 812
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 542
Average salary CHF 79 750

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a physiotherapeutin is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 86 375 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for physiotherapeutin, Zurich

Industry

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  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 86 375Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 79 75021 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 65 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 65 0002 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
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  6. Building trade / Real estate
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  7. Consulting various
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  8. Education
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  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for physiotherapeutin

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

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Zurich

physiotherapeutin

CHF 79 750

average salary

Salary by canton

physiotherapeutin

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 74 750
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 75 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 73 450
Geneva average salary CHF 74 623
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 75 000
Jura average salary CHF 75 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 72 973
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 70 644
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 74 750
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 66 300
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 73 080
Valais average salary CHF 73 850
Zug average salary CHF 83 750
Zurich average salary CHF 79 750
Average salary CHF 74 999