head of social services salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 49 salary entriesCHF 105 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

2% earn betweenCHF 52 000 and CHF 52 000

6% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 65 000

4% earn betweenCHF 74 880 and CHF 76 226

6% earn betweenCHF 80 643 and CHF 81 000

12% earn betweenCHF 87 000 and CHF 92 000

6% earn betweenCHF 95 000 and CHF 95 000

16% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 105 001

median CHF 105 000

14% earn betweenCHF 110 000 and CHF 115 205

6% earn betweenCHF 118 460 and CHF 120 000

12% earn betweenCHF 126 464 and CHF 135 000

6% earn betweenCHF 139 700 and CHF 142 000

2% earn betweenCHF 147 000 and CHF 147 000

2% earn betweenCHF 165 850 and CHF 165 850

4% earn betweenCHF 186 000 and CHF 190 000

52kCHF 52 000

81kCHF 80 643

142kCHF 142 000

190kCHF 190 000

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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

head of social services, Throughout Switzerland

median

Men

Women

0Income156k

Men: 16-25median CHF 0

Women: 16-25median CHF 87 698

Men: 25-35median CHF 104 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 120 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 112 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 102 500

Men: 45-55median CHF 114 400

Women: 45-55median CHF 114 400

Men: 55+median CHF 95 000

Women: 55+median CHF 95 000

median CHF 105 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 88 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 232 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of social services, Throughout Switzerland

median

80kIncome140k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 88 500

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 97 757

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 110 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 128 232

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 113 200

21+ yearsmedian CHF 114 400

median CHF 105 000

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

years

+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for head of social services have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 114 400. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 126 464 per year.

Salary trend

head of social services, Throughout Switzerland

median

80kIncome140k

2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 90 250

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 114 400

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 126 464

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 107 500

median CHF 105 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

Last week

Sozialarbeiter/in - Case Manager/in (80 %)

Place of work:

Stans

Workload:

80%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Kanton Nidwalden

4 weeks ago

Bülach

60 – 80%

Unlimited employment

Spital Bülach AG

3 weeks ago

Facharzt / Fachärztin für Urologie im Home-Office

Place of work:

Home-Office Schweiz, Deutschland, Spanien, oder Al

Workload:

40 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of social services is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 186 000 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of social services, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Machine / System construction
CHF 186 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 114 80225 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 102 00037 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 100 515Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 89 0004 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 78 4003 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
N/A4 jobs
Education
N/A3 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
N/A1 job

Salary by cantons for head of social services

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

Throughout Switzerland

head of social services

CHF 105 000

median salary

Salary by canton

head of social services

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 105 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

head of social services salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for head of social services

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for head of social services, Throughout Switzerland

Salary by cantons for head of social services

Throughout Switzerland

head of social services

Salary by canton