Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
child care worker, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 53 983
Women: 16-25median CHF 53 974
Men: 25-35median CHF 56 952
Women: 25-35median CHF 56 893
Men: 35-45median CHF 59 200
Women: 35-45median CHF 59 200
Men: 45-55median CHF 58 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 58 000
Men: 55+median CHF 50 314
Women: 55+median CHF 52 614
median CHF 55 525
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a child care worker relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 52 550. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 63 336 per year.
Salary by work experience
child care worker, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 52 550
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 54 600
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 57 600
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 58 717
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 63 336
21+ yearsmedian CHF 61 533
median CHF 55 541
+17%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for child care worker have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 55 230. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 57 623 per year.
The highest paying industry for a child care worker is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 87 385 anually. Followed by Industry various and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for child care worker, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 87 385Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 87 278Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 86 520Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 84 486Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 76 70010 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 60 560Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 58 000102 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 56 33562 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 54 1195 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 53 579Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for child care worker
The top two high-paying cantons for child care worker are Valais and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.