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care professional salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 62 413

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How much does a care professional earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time care professional earns an average gross salary of CHF 62 413 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 130 000, based on 607 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

care professional, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 100
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 63 495
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 63 432
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 350
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 77 350
Men: 55+average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 62 429

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 57 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 79 300 per year.

Salary by work experience

care professional, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 800
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 558
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 79 300
Average salary CHF 62 429
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for care professional 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 63 700 per year.

Salary trend

care professional, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 412
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 700
Average salary CHF 62 429
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a care professional is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 81 492 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for care professional, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 81 49221 jobs
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 72 7002 jobs
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 70 200Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 63 133Set up Job Alert
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 61 750Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 61 100Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 61 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 60 0003 jobs
  10. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 52 300Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for care professional

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

ZH

Zurich

care professional

CHF 62 431

average salary

Salary by canton

care professional

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 61 984
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 63 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 62 800
Bern average salary CHF 61 646
Basel Land average salary CHF 61 750
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 60 000
Geneva average salary CHF 57 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 62 000
Jura average salary CHF 54 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 965
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 54 982
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 60 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 64 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 060
Thurgau average salary CHF 60 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 56 273
Valais average salary CHF 50 400
Zug average salary CHF 58 500
Zurich average salary CHF 62 431
Average salary CHF 60 000