occupational therapist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 76 596

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How much does a occupational therapist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time occupational therapist earns an average gross salary of CHF 76 596 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 28 000 to CHF 133 333, based on 303 entries.
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  • 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

occupational therapist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 816
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 88 292
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 88 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 83 834
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 83 834
Men: 55+average salary CHF 90 150
Women: 55+average salary CHF 92 300
Average salary CHF 76 596

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a occupational therapist relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 535. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

occupational therapist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 535
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 289
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 983
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 150
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
Average salary CHF 76 566
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for occupational therapist have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 80 200. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 82 329 per year.

Salary trend

occupational therapist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 329
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 426
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 200
Average salary CHF 76 596

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a occupational therapist is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 76 945 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for occupational therapist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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Jobs

  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 945Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 74 249Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 48 600Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
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  7. Building trade / Real estate
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  8. Consulting various
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  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for occupational therapist

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

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Throughout Switzerland

occupational therapist

CHF 76 566

average salary

Salary by canton

occupational therapist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 74 700
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 74 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 000
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 77 179
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 79 560
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 75 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 70 302
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 85 235
Average salary CHF 76 566