subject teacher salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 90 053

53k

190k

How much does a subject teacher earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time subject teacher earns an average gross salary of CHF 90 053 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 259 906, based on 1 516 entries.
  • Updated 7 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

Support pay transparency, add your salary anonymously.

Add your salary anonymously and get our

Add your salary anonymously and get our free eBook "The Art of Salary Negotiation"

Get free access to salary data and help make salary more transparent and fair

Add salary

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

subject teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 371
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 82 800
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 94 555
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 94 788
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 97 032
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 96 077
Men: 55+average salary CHF 108 480
Women: 55+average salary CHF 108 840
Average salary CHF 90 052

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 77 150. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 106 937 per year.

Salary by work experience

subject teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 541
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 150
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 106 937
Average salary CHF 90 051
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 93 600. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 96 532 per year.

Salary trend

subject teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 983
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 784
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 532
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 600
Average salary CHF 90 051

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a subject teacher is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 308 500 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for subject teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

/

Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 308 5005 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 133 3331 job
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 130 0003 jobs
  4. Insurance
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 117 3004 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 117 00023 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 113 0001 job
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 112 5001 job
  9. Utilities
    CHF 100 0012 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 98 362137 jobs

Salary by cantons for subject teacher

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

subject teacher

CHF 90 054

average salary

Salary by canton

subject teacher

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 97 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 95 550
Basel Land average salary CHF 94 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 80 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 400
Geneva average salary CHF 90 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 88 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 97 587
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 100 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 81 150
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 121 775
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 97 732
Ticino average salary CHF 58 464
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 88 960
Valais average salary CHF 101 000
Zug average salary CHF 105 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 750
Average salary CHF 90 054