child care worker salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 57 718

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How much does a child care worker earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time child care worker earns an average gross salary of CHF 57 718 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 22 800 to CHF 98 280, based on 623 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

child care worker, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 55 953
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 59 280
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 59 255
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 63 600
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 63 700
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 61 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 61 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 57 707

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 56 095. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 64 256 per year.

Salary by work experience

child care worker, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 095
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 450
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 920
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 100
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 64 256
Average salary CHF 57 707
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 56 995. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 59 364 per year.

Salary trend

child care worker, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 995
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 650
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 364
Average salary CHF 57 685

Jobs for child care worker

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a child care worker is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 84 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for child care worker, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 64 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 61 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 58 800Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 58 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 58 021Set up Job Alert
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 57 642Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 57 600Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 54 600Set up Job Alert

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.

ZH

Zurich

child care worker

CHF 57 721

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 57 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 55 221
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 55 878
Fribourg average salary CHF 58 500
Geneva average salary CHF 64 050
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 56 880
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 55 100
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 633
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 55 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 56 350
Solothurn average salary CHF 55 120
Schwyz average salary CHF 54 600
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 58 500
Zurich average salary CHF 57 721
Average salary CHF 57 601