Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
social welfare worker, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 68 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 67 379
Men: 25-35median CHF 71 772
Women: 25-35median CHF 71 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 80 866
Women: 35-45median CHF 77 870
Men: 45-55median CHF 85 250
Women: 45-55median CHF 83 570
Men: 55+median CHF 105 000
Women: 55+median CHF 105 000
median CHF 77 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a social welfare worker relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 68 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 105 600 per year.
Salary by work experience
social welfare worker, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 68 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 73 994
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 83 140
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 90 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 105 600
median CHF 77 000
+55%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for social welfare worker have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 75 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 84 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a social welfare worker is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 102 000 anually. Followed by Education and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for social welfare worker, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 102 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 86 7104 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 81 500Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 80 0006 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 73 2506 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 71 5001 job
Insurance
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for social welfare worker
The top two high-paying cantons for social welfare worker are Fribourg and Valais. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.