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child care worker salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 63 000

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How much does a child care worker earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time child care worker earns an average gross salary of CHF 63 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 14 400 to CHF 115 920, based on 306 entries.
  • Updated 8 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

child care worker, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 800
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 800
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 63 496
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 63 566
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 72 780
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 72 780
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 75 600
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 72 733
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 61 600
Average salary CHF 63 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a child care worker relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 58 968. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 81 900 per year.

Salary by work experience

child care worker, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 968
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 250
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 699
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 663
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
Average salary CHF 63 000
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for child care worker have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 62 400. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 67 599 per year.

Salary trend

child care worker, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 600
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 599
Average salary CHF 63 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a child care worker is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 81 538 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for child care worker, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Industry various
    CHF 81 538Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 66 319Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 63 496Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 62 592Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 62 400Set up Job Alert
  6. Education
    CHF 62 400Set up Job Alert
  7. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 52 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 45 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
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  10. Consulting various
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Salary by cantons for child care worker

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

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Vaud

child care worker

CHF 63 000

average salary

Salary by canton

child care worker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 55 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 57 850
Basel Land average salary CHF 55 242
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 55 539
Fribourg average salary CHF 58 500
Geneva average salary CHF 64 643
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 56 880
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 55 200
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 58 216
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 55 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 56 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 54 991
Schwyz average salary CHF 54 900
Thurgau average salary CHF 55 250
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 63 000
Valais average salary CHF 61 000
Zug average salary CHF 59 600
Zurich average salary CHF 57 796
Average salary CHF 57 602