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Teacher Salary in Switzerland

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Switzerland median is $103,918 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$103,918
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,650
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$103,918
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$49.96
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$103,918
Geneva, GE$103,918
Basel, BS$103,918
Lausanne, VD$103,918
Bern, BE$103,918
Winterthur, ZH$103,918

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Switzerland?
The national median teacher salary in Switzerland is about CHF 84'100 per year (CHF 7'000 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 84'100 to CHF 84'100.
Which Switzerland city pays teachers the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 84'100 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 84'100 per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about CHF 61'400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 111'900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is teacher in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.