psychotherapist salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 98 400

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How much does a psychotherapist earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time psychotherapist earns an average gross salary of CHF 98 400 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 57 000 to CHF 130 000, based on 13 entries.
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

psychotherapist, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 83 600
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 117 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 96 904
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 100 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 98 400

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a psychotherapist 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 123 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

psychotherapist, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 497
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 703
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 98 400
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for psychotherapist have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 95 407. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary trend

psychotherapist, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 200
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 407
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 98 400

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a psychotherapist is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 99 200 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for psychotherapist, Basel-Stadt

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  1. Health care / Social services
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  2. Consulting various
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Salary by cantons for psychotherapist

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

BS

Basel-Stadt

psychotherapist

CHF 98 400

average salary

Salary by canton

psychotherapist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 93 333
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 98 400
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 107 000