social welfare worker salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 234 salary entriesCHF 77 565

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

2% earn betweenCHF 10 434 and CHF 18 000

3% earn betweenCHF 20 000 and CHF 26 000

3% earn betweenCHF 30 000 and CHF 35 000

2% earn betweenCHF 37 200 and CHF 40 300

9% earn betweenCHF 45 000 and CHF 58 500

11% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 65 026

22% earn betweenCHF 66 279 and CHF 78 234

median CHF 77 565

17% earn betweenCHF 79 000 and CHF 87 000

12% earn betweenCHF 87 750 and CHF 94 500

5% earn betweenCHF 96 000 and CHF 100 750

10% earn betweenCHF 101 880 and CHF 111 000

2% earn betweenCHF 116 000 and CHF 121 225

2% earn betweenCHF 127 000 and CHF 135 642

< 1% earn betweenCHF 144 500 and CHF 150 000

10kCHF 10 434

37kCHF 37 200

111kCHF 111 000

150kCHF 150 000

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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 welfare worker, Throughout Switzerland

median

Men

Women

0Income137k

Men: 16-25median CHF 68 000

Women: 16-25median CHF 67 379

Men: 25-35median CHF 72 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 71 500

Men: 35-45median CHF 81 866

Women: 35-45median CHF 79 472

Men: 45-55median CHF 86 250

Women: 45-55median CHF 84 500

Men: 55+median CHF 105 000

Women: 55+median CHF 105 000

median CHF 77 565

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 68 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 104 800 per year.

Salary by work experience

social welfare worker, Throughout Switzerland

median

60kIncome110k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 68 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 73 680

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 79 200

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 83 720

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 90 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 104 800

median CHF 77 565

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years

+54%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 75 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 83 750 per year.

Salary trend

social welfare worker, Throughout Switzerland

median

60kIncome90k

2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 69 500

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 69 500

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 75 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 83 750

median CHF 77 623

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

4 days ago

Assistant-e social-e - CDI 60-80% Assistant-e social-e -CDD 80% (8 mois)

Place of work:

Bussigny-près-Lausanne

Workload:

60 – 80%

Contract type:

Permanent position

APREMADOL

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Last week

Assistante sociale diplômée / Assistant social diplômé - éducatrice sociale / éducateur social (protection de l'adulte)

Place of work:

Bienne

Workload:

70 – 80%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Ville de Bienne - Département du personnel

2 days ago

Sozialarbeiter:in 60 - 70%

Place of work:

Sonvilier

Workload:

60 – 70%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Hospice Le Pré-aux-Boeufs

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a social welfare worker is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 102 000 annually. Followed by Education and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for social welfare worker, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 102 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 86 6171 job
Consulting various
CHF 81 500Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 71 750Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
N/A1 job

Salary by cantons for social welfare worker

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

Throughout Switzerland

social welfare worker

CHF 77 623

median salary

Salary by canton

social welfare worker

median

0Income100k

Aargaumedian CHF 0

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 0

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 88 817

Genevamedian CHF 85 464

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 0

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 0

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 0

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 79 100

Valaismedian CHF 86 281

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 0

median CHF 77 623

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for social welfare worker, Throughout Switzerland

Throughout Switzerland

social welfare worker

Geneva

28 salaries

Vaud

112 salaries

Fribourg

18 salaries

Valais

13 salaries

social welfare worker salaries Throughout Switzerland

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for social welfare worker

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for social welfare worker, Throughout Switzerland

Salary by cantons for social welfare worker

Throughout Switzerland

social welfare worker

Salary by canton

Explore salaries by canton

Geneva

28 salaries

Vaud

112 salaries

Fribourg

18 salaries

Valais

13 salaries