foreign language teacher salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 67 salary entriesCHF 56 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

7% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 12 500

13% earn betweenCHF 15 930 and CHF 26 000

10% earn betweenCHF 30 000 and CHF 36 000

15% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 45 000

3% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 50 000

10% earn betweenCHF 56 000 and CHF 62 000

median CHF 56 000

7% earn betweenCHF 69 000 and CHF 75 000

7% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 81 000

7% earn betweenCHF 85 000 and CHF 92 100

4% earn betweenCHF 96 000 and CHF 100 000

4% earn betweenCHF 129 277 and CHF 131 468

3% earn betweenCHF 151 153 and CHF 152 000

4% earn betweenCHF 175 291 and CHF 175 291

1% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 200 000

10kCHF 10 000

40kCHF 40 000

131kCHF 131 468

200kCHF 200 000

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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

foreign language teacher, Throughout Switzerland

median

Men

Women

0Income121k

Men: 16-25median CHF 24 192

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 40 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 40 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 58 500

Women: 35-45median CHF 57 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 56 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 72 000

Men: 55+median CHF 93 000

Women: 55+median CHF 93 000

median CHF 56 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 40 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 95 350 per year.

Salary by work experience

foreign language teacher, Throughout Switzerland

median

30kIncome110k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 40 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 40 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 53 500

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 79 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 95 350

21+ yearsmedian CHF 41 000

median CHF 56 000

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

years

+3%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for foreign language teacher have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 48 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 95 314 per year.

Salary trend

foreign language teacher, Throughout Switzerland

median

10kIncome110k

2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 48 000

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 43 280

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 19 360

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 95 314

median CHF 56 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

3 days ago

Professeur(e) de langue Russe à temps partiel

Place of work:

Rolle

Workload:

60 – 80%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

2 weeks ago

Lehrer/-in Französisch und Englisch, 50%

Place of work:

Olten

Workload:

50%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Kanton Solothurn

Yesterday

Lehrperson Französisch und ein weiteres Fach (m/w/d)

Place of work:

Buchs

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Kanton St. Gallen

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a foreign language teacher is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 96 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for foreign language teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Machine / System construction
CHF 96 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 70 0001 job
Catering / Hotel
CHF 62 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 50 00020 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 50 0005 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 45 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 26 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for foreign language teacher

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

Throughout Switzerland

foreign language teacher

CHF 56 000

median salary

Salary by canton

foreign language teacher

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 56 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

foreign language teacher salaries Throughout Switzerland

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Salary by age & gender

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Jobs for foreign language teacher

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for foreign language teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Salary by cantons for foreign language teacher

Throughout Switzerland

foreign language teacher

Salary by canton