social worker salaries Zurich

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

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 84 437. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 108 966 per year.

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for social worker have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 91 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a social worker is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 122 000 annually. Followed by Catering / Hotel and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.