Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
head of physical therapy, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 50 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 88 300
Women: 25-35median CHF 81 900
Men: 35-45median CHF 90 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 89 600
Men: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 90 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of physical therapy relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 81 900. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 101 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
head of physical therapy, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 92 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 81 900
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 89 400
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 84 306
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 99 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 101 500
median CHF 90 000
+10%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for head of physical therapy have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 91 800. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 94 150 per year.
The highest paying industry for a head of physical therapy is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 127 000 anually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for head of physical therapy, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Service sector in general
CHF 127 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 90 00020 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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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 head of physical therapy
The top two high-paying cantons for head of physical therapy are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.