Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
social worker, Fribourg
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 87 575
Women: 25-35median CHF 77 600
Men: 35-45median CHF 51 192
Women: 35-45median CHF 63 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 0
Women: 45-55median CHF 100 000
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 130 000
median CHF 78 319
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a social worker relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
social worker, Fribourg
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 79 418
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 77 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 110 000
median CHF 78 319
+57%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for social worker have changed over time.
In 2019-2021, the annual median salary was CHF 81 000. From 2016-2018, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 93 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a social worker is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 90 000 anually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for social worker, Fribourg
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 90 0001 job
Public administration / Associations
CHF 82 1001 job
Service sector in general
CHF 75 637Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 41 456Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 31 200Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
N/A1 job
Building trade / Real estate
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
N/ASet up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
N/ASet up Job Alert
Utilities
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Salary by cantons for social worker
The top two high-paying cantons for social worker are Zug and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.