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social education worker salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 81 496

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How much does a social education worker earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time social education worker earns an average gross salary of CHF 81 496 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 23 101 to CHF 140 833, based on 442 entries.
  • Updated 6 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

social education worker, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 294
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 77 262
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 77 326
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 87 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 86 100
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 89 239
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 89 239
Men: 55+average salary CHF 92 742
Women: 55+average salary CHF 92 742
Average salary CHF 81 496

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 78 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

social education worker, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 130
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 327
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 766
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 400
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 87 000
Average salary CHF 81 496
+12%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 83 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 86 849 per year.

Salary trend

social education worker, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 849
Average salary CHF 81 496
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a social education worker is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 92 000 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for social education worker, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Consulting various
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 87 01016 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 86 3307 jobs
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 81 40326 jobs
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 80 0002 jobs
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 74 400Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
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  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for social education worker

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

ZH

Zurich

social education worker

CHF 81 495

average salary

Salary by canton

social education worker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 81 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 000
Berne average salary CHF 73 333
Basel Land average salary CHF 81 705
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 81 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 75 000
Geneva average salary CHF 75 641
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 82 875
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 80 400
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 72 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 79 316
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 81 282
Schwyz average salary CHF 83 363
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 74 177
Valais average salary CHF 77 332
Zug average salary CHF 77 311
Zurich average salary CHF 81 495
Average salary CHF 77 997