Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
animal keeper, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 57 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 47 100
Men: 25-35median CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 96 200
Women: 35-45median CHF 63 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 79 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 80 500
Men: 55+median CHF 82 000
Women: 55+median CHF 56 025
median CHF 62 000
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 36 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 335 per year.
Salary by work experience
animal keeper, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 37 920
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 57 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 36 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 64 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 75 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 78 335
median CHF 62 000
+107%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for animal keeper have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 61 725. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 63 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a animal keeper is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 84 500 anually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for animal keeper, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 80 600Set up Job Alert
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 76 550Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 67 335Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 65 5801 job
Health care / Social services
CHF 63 2252 jobs
Education
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 58 500Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 48 575Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
N/ASet up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for animal keeper
The top two high-paying cantons for animal keeper are Zurich and Vaud. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.