Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 96'860 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 97'313 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 117'937 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 121'360 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Lehrer/in für die Sekundarstufe I PH
You teach teenagers at secondary schools. You support their learning development.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You prepare lessons and teach at secondary schools. You support students at different levels. You work closely with parents.
As a teacher at the lower secondary level, you actively shape school life. You prepare varied lessons. You guide students through complex learning processes. You create a supportive classroom environment. Alongside teaching, your tasks include grading, parent meetings, and planning project weeks. The profession offers stable prospects. You get the chance to support young people academically and personally.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryHospitality, Housekeeping & Facility Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Lehrerin Sekundarstufe. Based on 270 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 103'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 109'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 103'687 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 114'830 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 116'308 | 23 |
| Aargau | CHF 112'308 | 16 |
| Zurich | CHF 111'800 | 53 |
| Lucerne | CHF 105'000 | 19 |
| Thurgau | CHF 104'800 | 12 |
| Vaud | CHF 102'375 | 27 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 109'000 | 237 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 100'000 | 7 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 89'000 | 13 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 dipl. Lehrer/in für die Sekundarstufe I (EDK) oder, bei der kombinierten Ausbildung, dipl. Lehrer/in für die Sekundarstufe I und Maturitätsschulen (EDK) und Master of Arts/Science in Secondary Education
- ⏱ Vollzeit: mind. 9 Semester Teilzeit: 10 oder mehr Semester
Official education path
You train at a university of teacher education. Your studies combine subject pedagogy with several school internships.
Typical training path
dipl. Lehrer/in für die Sekundarstufe I (EDK) oder, bei der kombinierten Ausbildung, dipl. Lehrer/in für die Sekundarstufe I und Maturitätsschulen (EDK) und Master of Arts/Science in Secondary Education
Curriculum
- Fachausbildung für 3-4 Schulfächer:
- Fachdidaktik pro Schulfach fachwissenschaftliche Inhalte pro Schulfach Erziehungs- und sozialwissenschaftliche Inhalte, z. B.:
- Pädagogik Didaktik Bildung sozialwissenschaftliche und psychologische Grundlagen digitale Medien Zusätzlich werden mehrere Praktika an Schulen absolviert
Prerequisites
- gymnasiale Maturität
- Berufsmaturität and Passerelle
- EDK recognized Primarlehrdiplom
- University degree
- Possible additional aptitude assessments or admission procedures
Requirements
- Empathy
- Assertiveness
- Oral and written communication skills
- Stress resistance
- Sense of responsibility
- Organizational skills
- Commitment
- 1Fachausbildung für 3-4 Schulfächer:
- 2Fachdidaktik pro Schulfach fachwissenschaftliche Inhalte pro Schulfach Erziehungs- und sozialwissenschaftliche Inhalte, z. B.:
- 3Pädagogik Didaktik Bildung sozialwissenschaftliche und psychologische Grundlagen digitale Medien Zusätzlich werden mehrere Praktika an Schulen absolviert
Where this can lead
Professional experience opens doors to teacher training at universities. It also leads to educational administration roles. Training interns offers a meaningful career path.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Empathy
- Assertiveness
- Organizational skills
- Stress resistance
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand before the class. You explain new topics using an interactive whiteboard. You keep track of different working speeds. After the lesson, you walk through the rows. You support specific groups. You give initial feedback.
- You carefully prepare lessons according to the curriculum. You choose suitable teaching methods.
- You use varied teaching methods like group work or project-based learning in the classroom.
- You monitor students' learning progress. You adapt your support to their individual levels.
- You grade exams and homework. You check learning progress and give targeted feedback.
- You guide students in using digital media. You help them research and present independently.
- You hold regular one-on-one talks. You strengthen the class climate and define learning goals together.
Working conditions
You work at public or private secondary schools. You often serve as a homeroom or subject teacher. Your workplace shifts between the classroom, staff room, and meeting rooms.
Where to learn
- Konferenz der kantonalen Erziehungsdirektorinnen und -direktoren EDK Haus der Kantone Speichergasse 6Postfach 660, 3000 Bern
- Dachverband Lehrerinnen und Lehrer Schweiz LCHPfingstweidstr. 16, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Empathy
- Assertiveness
- Organizational skills
- Stress resistance
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- Emotional strain
- High responsibility
- Administrative workload
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