Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
social worker, Solothurn
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 61 600
Women: 16-25median CHF 69 800
Men: 25-35median CHF 71 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 80 314
Men: 35-45median CHF 81 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 87 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 73 545
Women: 45-55median CHF 77 500
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 117 000
median CHF 78 000
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 71 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 117 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
social worker, Solothurn
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 71 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 71 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 85 553
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 96 750
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 99 424
21+ yearsmedian CHF 117 000
median CHF 78 000
+64%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for social worker have changed over time.
In 2016-2018, the annual median salary was CHF 70 200. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 87 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a social worker is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 86 000 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 worker, Solothurn
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 86 00011 jobs
Education
CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 81 618Set up Job Alert
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 76 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 71 5007 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 62 4001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
N/A1 job
Building trade / Real estate
N/A2 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
N/A1 job
Retail trade / Wholesaling
N/ASet up Job Alert
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.