Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
animal keeper, Vaud
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 55 900
Women: 16-25median CHF 54 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 72 800
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 0
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 65 734
median CHF 62 400
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a animal keeper relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 74 487 per year.
Salary by work experience
animal keeper, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 62 400
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 54 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 55 200
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 74 487
21+ yearsmedian CHF 65 734
median CHF 62 400
+5%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for animal keeper have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 55 900. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 65 367 per year.
The highest paying industry for a animal keeper is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 75 875 anually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for animal keeper, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 75 875Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 69 0501 job
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 67 600Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 56 717Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 55 900Set up Job Alert
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 55 900Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 50 050Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Salary by cantons for animal keeper
The top two high-paying cantons for animal keeper are Vaud and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.