care professional salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 60 000

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How much does a care professional earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time care professional earns an average gross salary of CHF 60 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 136 500, based on 3 112 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

care professional, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 130
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 037
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 63 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 63 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 64 425
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 64 425
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 536
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 215
Average salary CHF 60 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 56 037. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 69 661 per year.

Salary by work experience

care professional, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 037
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 537
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 573
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 393
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 991
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 69 661
Average salary CHF 60 000
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for care professional have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 60 643. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 61 991 per year.

Salary trend

care professional, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 643
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 825
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 005
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 991
Average salary CHF 60 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a care professional is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 79 300 annually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for care professional, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 79 300Set up Job Alert
  2. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 70 300Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 70 0007 jobs
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 66 660Set up Job Alert
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 64 61039 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 60 840Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 60 005Set up Job Alert
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 59 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 58 5007 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 58 2003 jobs

Salary by cantons for care professional

The top two high-paying cantons for care professional are and . Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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