junior high school teacher salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 106 600

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How much does a junior high school teacher earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time junior high school teacher earns an average gross salary of CHF 106 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 28 800 to CHF 214 421, based on 267 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

junior high school teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 94 794
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 94 794
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 105 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 105 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 115 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 117 294
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 122 000
Average salary CHF 106 600

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a junior high school teacher relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 96 720. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 121 360 per year.

Salary by work experience

junior high school teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 720
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 121 360
Average salary CHF 106 600
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for junior high school teacher have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 109 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 113 500 per year.

Salary trend

junior high school teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 687
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 113 500
Average salary CHF 106 600

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a junior high school teacher is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 169 000 annually. Followed by Education and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for junior high school teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 169 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 108 326Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 88 629Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 55 200Set up Job Alert
  8. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 55 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
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  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Salary by cantons for junior high school teacher

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

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Throughout Switzerland

junior high school teacher

CHF 106 600

average salary

Salary by canton

junior high school teacher

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 112 308
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 116 308
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
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 105 000
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 104 800
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 102 375
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 111 400
Average salary CHF 106 600