subject teacher salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 90 122

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How much does a subject teacher earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time subject teacher earns an average gross salary of CHF 90 122 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 252 000, based on 1 462 entries.
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

subject teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 749
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 83 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 95 724
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 95 437
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 97 917
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 96 737
Men: 55+average salary CHF 107 365
Women: 55+average salary CHF 107 365
Average salary CHF 90 070

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 78 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 105 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

subject teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 036
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 802
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 188
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
Average salary CHF 90 083
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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 94 189. 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 94 189
Average salary CHF 90 076

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

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 308 5002 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 133 3331 job
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 130 0002 jobs
  4. Insurance
    CHF 130 0001 job
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 117 3001 job
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 117 00019 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 113 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 112 5003 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 100 0012 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 99 000109 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.

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Throughout Switzerland

subject teacher

CHF 90 114

average salary

Salary by canton

subject teacher

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 96 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 95 643
Basel Land average salary CHF 96 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 79 440
Fribourg average salary CHF 93 000
Geneva average salary CHF 91 636
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 88 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 99 624
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 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 88 985
Valais average salary CHF 98 000
Zug average salary CHF 105 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 750
Average salary CHF 90 114