physical therapist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 75 000

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How much does a physical therapist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time physical therapist earns an average gross salary of CHF 75 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 147 632, based on 1 839 entries.
  • Updated 3 days ago
  • 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

physical therapist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 69 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 69 100
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 832
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 823
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 113
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 232
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 82 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 81 950
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 750
Average salary CHF 75 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 69 550. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 786 per year.

Salary by work experience

physical therapist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 550
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 047
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 480
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 044
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 786
Average salary CHF 75 000
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 75 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary trend

physical therapist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 373
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 75 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a physical therapist is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 83 175 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for physical therapist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 83 1752 jobs
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 80 132Set up Job Alert
  3. Education
    CHF 79 8331 job
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 515Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 74 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 66 950Set up Job Alert
  8. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 61 0001 job
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 39 0007 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for physical therapist

The top two high-paying cantons for physical 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

physical therapist

CHF 75 000

average salary

Salary by canton

physical therapist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 74 750
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 75 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 73 450
Geneva average salary CHF 74 511
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 75 000
Jura average salary CHF 75 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 72 973
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 70 644
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 74 750
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 66 300
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 73 080
Valais average salary CHF 73 850
Zug average salary CHF 83 875
Zurich average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 75 000