junior high school teacher salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 111 000

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How much does a junior high school teacher earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time junior high school teacher earns an average gross salary of CHF 111 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 13 000 to CHF 201 000, based on 53 entries.
  • 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

junior high school teacher, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 92 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 121 100
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 115 294
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 115 294
Men: 55+average salary CHF 110 882
Women: 55+average salary CHF 139 000
Average salary CHF 111 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 100 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 127 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

junior high school teacher, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 118 588
Average salary CHF 111 000
+19%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for junior high school teacher have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 111 900. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 114 080 per year.

Salary trend

junior high school teacher, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 900
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 080
Average salary CHF 111 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a junior high school teacher is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 150 500 annually. Followed by Education and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for junior high school teacher, Zurich

Industry

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  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 150 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 111 900Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 55 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 13 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
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  7. Building trade / Real estate
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  8. Consulting various
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  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for junior high school teacher

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

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Zurich

junior high school teacher

CHF 111 400

average salary

Salary by canton

junior high school teacher

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 112 308
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 116 308
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 105 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 104 800
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 102 375
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 111 400
Average salary CHF 106 600