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Physical Therapist Salary in Switzerland

Physical therapists help patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness. The Switzerland median is $168,049 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$168,049
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,963
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$168,049
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$80.79
varies by city

Physical Therapist salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$168,049
Geneva, GE$168,049
Basel, BS$168,049
Lausanne, VD$168,049
Bern, BE$168,049
Winterthur, ZH$168,049

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist make in Switzerland?
The national median physical therapist salary in Switzerland is about CHF 136'000 per year (CHF 11'300 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 136'000 to CHF 136'000.
Which Switzerland city pays physical therapists the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 136'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays physical therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 136'000 per year for a physical therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a physical therapist in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, physical therapist pay commonly spans from about CHF 101'700 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 177'900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have physical therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physical therapist pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is physical therapist in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +15% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.