enseignant salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 172 salary entriesCHF 82 581

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

5% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 18 200

3% earn betweenCHF 21 600 and CHF 25 000

8% earn betweenCHF 30 000 and CHF 42 334

6% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 52 000

3% earn betweenCHF 58 000 and CHF 62 000

15% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 72 000

13% earn betweenCHF 74 500 and CHF 85 000

median CHF 82 581

8% earn betweenCHF 87 100 and CHF 93 500

13% earn betweenCHF 97 500 and CHF 105 000

5% earn betweenCHF 107 000 and CHF 115 024

11% earn betweenCHF 118 000 and CHF 130 899

5% earn betweenCHF 135 000 and CHF 141 000

3% earn betweenCHF 144 000 and CHF 152 400

< 1% earn betweenCHF 159 600 and CHF 159 600

10kCHF 10 000

48kCHF 48 000

131kCHF 130 899

160kCHF 159 600

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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

enseignant, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income133k

Men: 16-25median CHF 67 500

Women: 16-25median CHF 67 500

Men: 25-35median CHF 80 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 80 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 72 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 72 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 102 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 102 000

Men: 55+median CHF 84 500

Women: 55+median CHF 84 500

median CHF 82 581

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a enseignant 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 100 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

enseignant, Zurich

median

60kIncome110k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 75 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 72 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 89 500

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 81 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 100 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 96 750

median CHF 82 581

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 87 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

enseignant, Zurich

median

0Income110k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 72 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 87 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 100 000

median CHF 82 581

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

14 hours ago

Lehre / Lehrstelle Koch / Köchin EFZ (a) 2025

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Apprenticeship

Klinik Hirslanden

New

2 weeks ago

Lehre als Logistiker:in EFZ

Place of work:

Otelfingen

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Apprenticeship

Globus

2 months ago

Wetzikon, Zyklus 1, Grundstufe / Heilpädagogik, 50 - 60 %, ab Juni 2025 oder August 2025 – Stiftung SalZH - Bildung mit MehrWert

Place of work:

Wetzikon

Contract type:

Permanent position

Stiftung 'SalZH'

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a enseignant is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 200 750 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for enseignant, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Transport / Logistics
CHF 200 7503 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 159 600Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 125 500Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 104 215Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 89 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 82 581Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 81 250Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 50 000Set up Job Alert
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 18 200Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for enseignant

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

Zurich

enseignant

CHF 80 000

median salary

Salary by canton

enseignant

median

0Income110k

Aargaumedian CHF 88 700

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 80 000

Basel Landmedian CHF 93 000

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 62 500

Fribourgmedian CHF 87 250

Genevamedian CHF 80 000

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 74 250

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 90 500

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 84 500

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 70 000

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 96 000

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 94 500

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 82 000

Valaismedian CHF 86 372

Zugmedian CHF 80 000

Zurichmedian CHF 82 581

median CHF 80 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for enseignant, Zurich

Zurich

enseignant

Aargau

63 salaries

St. Gallen

43 salaries

Zug

25 salaries

Thurgau

12 salaries

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for enseignant

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for enseignant, Zurich

Salary by cantons for enseignant

Zurich

enseignant

Salary by canton

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Aargau

63 salaries

St. Gallen

43 salaries

Zug

25 salaries

Thurgau

12 salaries