deacon salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 22 salary entriesCHF 74 740

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

9% earn betweenCHF 11 440 and CHF 13 200

5% earn betweenCHF 17 005 and CHF 17 005

5% earn betweenCHF 20 124 and CHF 20 124

5% earn betweenCHF 34 000 and CHF 34 000

5% earn betweenCHF 44 000 and CHF 44 000

5% earn betweenCHF 56 500 and CHF 56 500

9% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 66 548

9% earn betweenCHF 70 608 and CHF 72 000

14% earn betweenCHF 77 480 and CHF 79 704

9% earn betweenCHF 85 800 and CHF 88 122

9% earn betweenCHF 94 094 and CHF 97 000

5% earn betweenCHF 100 321 and CHF 100 321

9% earn betweenCHF 110 000 and CHF 111 211

5% earn betweenCHF 129 500 and CHF 129 500

11kCHF 11 440

34kCHF 34 000

97kCHF 97 000

130kCHF 129 500

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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

deacon, Throughout Switzerland

median

Men

Women

0Income156k

Men: 16-25median CHF 17 005

Women: 16-25median CHF 15 103

Men: 25-35median CHF 78 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 78 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 0

Women: 35-45median CHF 97 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 119 750

Women: 45-55median CHF 93 740

Men: 55+median CHF 100 321

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 74 740

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 774. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 321 per year.

Salary by work experience

deacon, Throughout Switzerland

median

60kIncome110k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 72 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 65 774

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 79 704

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 78 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 97 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 100 321

median CHF 74 740

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

years

+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 77 480. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 82 752 per year.

Salary trend

deacon, Throughout Switzerland

median

50kIncome90k

2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 56 500

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 66 548

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 82 752

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 77 480

median CHF 74 740

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

6 days ago

Sozialdiakon/Sozialdiakonin und/oder Katechet/Katechetin (70%)

Place of work:

Spiegel

Workload:

70%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Ev.-ref. Kirchgemeinde Köniz

Quick apply

2 quarters ago

Sozialdiakonin/Sozialdiakon mit Schwerpunkt Seniorenarbeit, 60 bis 80%, ab

Place of work:

Arlesheim

Workload:

60 – 80%

Klinik Arlesheim AG

Last week

Pfarrerin / Pfarrer (VDM)

Place of work:

Spiez

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Kirchlicher Bezirk Thun

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a deacon is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 111 211 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for deacon, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 111 211Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 100 321Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 78 00011 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 68 5781 job
Education
CHF 25 502Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 11 440Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for deacon

The top two high-paying cantons for deacon are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Throughout Switzerland

deacon

CHF 74 740

median salary

Salary by canton

deacon

median

0Income10k

Aargaumedian CHF 0

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 0

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 0

Genevamedian CHF 0

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 0

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 0

median CHF 74 740

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

deacon salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

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Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for deacon

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for deacon, Throughout Switzerland

Salary by cantons for deacon

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