Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
school psychologist, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 72 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 100 100
Women: 25-35median CHF 100 100
Men: 35-45median CHF 115 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 115 850
Men: 45-55median CHF 127 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 127 000
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 141 500
median CHF 111 150
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a school psychologist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 101 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 142 352 per year.
Salary by work experience
school psychologist, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 101 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 111 150
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 114 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 125 860
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 115 700
21+ yearsmedian CHF 142 352
median CHF 111 150
+41%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for school psychologist have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 115 700. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 119 901 per year.
The highest paying industry for a school psychologist is Education, with an average salary of CHF 115 350 anually. 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 school psychologist, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
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Education
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Public administration / Associations
CHF 109 5007 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 100 100Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Service sector in general
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for school psychologist
The top two high-paying cantons for school psychologist are Zurich and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.