school psychologist salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 13 salary entriesCHF 118 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

8% earn betweenCHF 67 162 and CHF 67 162

8% earn betweenCHF 98 000 and CHF 98 000

8% earn betweenCHF 106 000 and CHF 106 000

8% earn betweenCHF 111 150 and CHF 111 150

8% earn betweenCHF 117 400 and CHF 117 400

15% earn betweenCHF 118 000 and CHF 118 000

median CHF 118 000

8% earn betweenCHF 119 369 and CHF 119 369

8% earn betweenCHF 120 433 and CHF 120 433

8% earn betweenCHF 128 000 and CHF 128 000

8% earn betweenCHF 134 000 and CHF 134 000

8% earn betweenCHF 141 500 and CHF 141 500

8% earn betweenCHF 142 352 and CHF 142 352

67kCHF 67 162

111kCHF 111 150

128kCHF 128 000

142kCHF 142 352

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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

school psychologist, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income185k

Men: 16-25median CHF 0

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 117 700

Women: 25-35median CHF 117 700

Men: 35-45median CHF 0

Women: 35-45median CHF 128 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 0

Women: 45-55median CHF 134 000

Men: 55+median CHF 0

Women: 55+median CHF 141 926

median CHF 118 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a school psychologist 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 141 926 per year.

Salary by work experience

school psychologist, Zurich

median

0Income150k

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 117 700

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 98 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 131 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 141 926

median CHF 118 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for school psychologist have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 118 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 119 901 per year.

Salary trend

school psychologist, Zurich

median

0Income130k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 82 581

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 119 901

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 118 000

median CHF 118 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a school psychologist is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 120 433 anually. Followed by Education and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for school psychologist, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Public administration / Associations
CHF 120 433Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 118 684Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 111 700Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Service sector in general
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for school psychologist

The top two high-paying cantons for school psychologist are Zurich and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Zurich

school psychologist

CHF 111 150

median salary

Salary by canton

school psychologist

median

0Income130k

Aargaumedian CHF 0

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 0

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 0

Genevamedian CHF 0

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 0

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 0

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 0

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 0

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 118 000

median CHF 111 150

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich