Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
diakon, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 17 005
Women: 16-25median CHF 15 103
Men: 25-35median CHF 78 852
Women: 25-35median CHF 78 852
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 77 480
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a diakon relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 321 per year.
Salary by work experience
diakon, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 78 900
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
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 77 480
+27%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for diakon have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 77 740. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 82 752 per year.
The highest paying industry for a diakon is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 111 211 anually. 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 diakon, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 111 211Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 100 321Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 78 00013 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 66 5483 jobs
Education
CHF 25 5021 job
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 diakon
The top two high-paying cantons for diakon are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.