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subject teacher salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 90 036

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How much does a subject teacher earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time subject teacher earns an average gross salary of CHF 90 036 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 252 000, based on 1 534 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

subject teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 630
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 232
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 82 714
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 94 800
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 94 800
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 97 433
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 96 154
Men: 55+average salary CHF 105 938
Women: 55+average salary CHF 106 250
Average salary CHF 90 026

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 77 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 105 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

subject teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 541
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 096
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
Average salary CHF 90 014
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for subject teacher have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 92 400. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 96 000 per year.

Salary trend

subject teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 400
Average salary CHF 90 017
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a subject teacher is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 308 500 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for subject teacher, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 308 50065 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 133 3335 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 130 00011 jobs
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 117 3003 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 117 0001 job
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 113 0002 jobs
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 112 5001 job
  9. Utilities
    CHF 100 0011 job
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 97 924Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for subject teacher

The top two high-paying cantons for subject 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

subject teacher

CHF 90 035

average salary

Salary by canton

subject teacher

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 98 750
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 95 643
Basel Land average salary CHF 94 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 80 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 400
Geneva average salary CHF 89 544
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 88 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 97 587
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 100 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 81 150
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 121 775
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 97 732
Ticino average salary CHF 58 464
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 88 920
Valais average salary CHF 101 000
Zug average salary CHF 105 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 500
Average salary CHF 90 035