Published: 07 November 2024
Zurich
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Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
social worker, Zurich
The graph shows how the number of years working as a social 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 105 500 per year.
social worker, Zurich
salary progression through years of experience
The graph shows how salaries for social worker have changed over time.
In 2016-2018, the annual median salary was CHF 88 000. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 92 200 per year.
social worker, Zurich
The highest paying industry for a social worker is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 122 000 anually. Followed by Catering / Hotel and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
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The top two high-paying cantons for social worker are Zug and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
CHF 81 676
median salary
social worker