subject teacher salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 97 500

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How much does a subject teacher earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time subject teacher earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 235 000, based on 174 entries.
  • Updated 5 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

subject teacher, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 36 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 88 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 98 334
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 102 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 106 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 102 813
Women: 55+average salary CHF 102 813
Average salary CHF 97 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 82 362. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

subject teacher, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 400
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 362
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 960
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 97 500
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for subject teacher have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 96 600. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

subject teacher, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 600
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 97 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a subject teacher is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 200 750 annually. Followed by Insurance and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for subject teacher, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 200 750Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 125 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 104 600Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 100 00026 jobs
  6. Education
    CHF 98 00048 jobs
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 80 0008 jobs
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 77 726Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A1 job

Salary by cantons for subject teacher

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

ZH

Zurich

subject teacher

CHF 97 500

average salary

Salary by canton

subject teacher

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 96 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 95 550
Basel Land average salary CHF 96 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 79 440
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 400
Geneva average salary CHF 90 818
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 88 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 99 624
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 100 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 81 150
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 121 775
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 97 732
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 89 150
Valais average salary CHF 98 000
Zug average salary CHF 105 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 500
Average salary CHF 90 198