Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 67'546 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 69'716 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 74'999 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'736 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 84'158 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 86'396 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Praxisausbildner/in im Sozialbereich
You guide and train learners in practical social work.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You support trainees in social work. You guide them and assess their practical learning outcomes.
As Praxisausbildner/in im Sozialbereich, you play a key role in vocational education. You guide learners throughout their training. You teach practical skills and support their professional growth. Through clear guidance and constructive feedback, you prepare the next generation of experts for the job market.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAccompaniment & Support
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
⚠ Estimated — based on a related role
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Adjointe au Responsable Ressources Humaines. Based on 6,384 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 71'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 70'509 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 71'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 73'880 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Land | CHF 76'700 | 145 |
| Glarus | CHF 74'958 | 22 |
| Geneva | CHF 74'861 | 516 |
| Schwyz | CHF 74'833 | 56 |
| Zurich | CHF 74'677 | 1,100 |
| Zug | CHF 74'000 | 115 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 82'976 | 197 |
| Insurance | CHF 80'000 | 91 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 79'650 | 52 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 76'850 | 192 |
| Utilities | CHF 76'837 | 58 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 75'600 | 198 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Praxisausbildner/in im Sozialbereich
Official education path
Entry usually requires a recognized course certificate or a professional association qualification in education.
Typical training path
Praxisausbildner/in im Sozialbereich
Prerequisites
- Fachhochschule FH/höhere Fachschule HF in the social sector
- Completed apprenticeship as Fachperson Betreuung
- Professional experience
- Further education in adult education
Where this can lead
A career change is often possible if you have relevant work experience and additional educational qualifications.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Educational competence
- Professional expertise
- Communication skills
- Assessment skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You face practical tasks together with learners. You explain each step clearly. You give direct feedback during the work. After the session, you discuss the experiences together. You define the next learning steps.
- You guide learners during their company training or internship.
- You set clear and achievable learning goals together with the students.
- You guide trainees through practical tasks.
- You check the work results. You give constructive professional feedback.
- You document learning progress. You assess the achieved skills.
- You act as a link between the training site and the educational institution.
Working conditions
You work in social care facilities, hospitals, residential homes, or in outpatient care. Your role covers direct practical guidance and educational support in daily training.
Strengths
- Educational competence
- Professional expertise
- Communication skills
- Assessment skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Time commitment
- Emotional strain
- Documentation requirements
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