Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 81'900 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 85'168 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 90'957 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 92'444 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 101'100 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 106'875 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Sozialbegleiter/in BP
You accompany people in daily life. You strengthen their independence.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You support people in difficult life situations. You strengthen their self-determination. You accompany them in daily life and when contacting authorities.
As a Sozialbegleiter/in BP, you work closely with people who need support. You analyze their situation. You develop solution strategies together. You promote independence. Whether in outpatient care or residential facilities: you build trust. You mediate between clients and institutions. You accompany people through crises or toward a self-determined life.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAccompaniment & Support
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Sozialarbeiterin. Based on 1,628 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 86'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 89'440 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 85'356 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 91'411 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 106'125 | 26 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 97'125 | 12 |
| Grisons | CHF 97'000 | 17 |
| Appenzell A. | CHF 93'990 | 13 |
| Aargau | CHF 93'600 | 148 |
| Geneva | CHF 93'600 | 57 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 96'900 | 6 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 91'000 | 507 |
| Consulting various | CHF 90'785 | 107 |
| Recruitment agency / Staffing | CHF 89'100 | 6 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 88'384 | 783 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 87'500 | 65 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Sozialbegleiter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Official education path
The part-time course lasts 2-3 years. It ends with a federal vocational certificate.
Typical training path
Sozialbegleiter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) as Fachmann/-frau Betreuung, Fachmann/-frau Gesundheit or equivalent qualification in the social or health sector and at least 2 years of professional experience (at 50%) in care and support in the social sector
- Secondary level II qualification (another EFZ, vocational, specialist, or gymnasiale Maturität, or Fachmittelschulausweis) and at least 3 years of professional experience (at 50%) in care and support in the social sector
- Approved disposition of the specialist thesis (explaining topic, goals, approach, and structure) submitted at least 3 months before the application deadline
Requirements
- Psychological resilience and ability to set boundaries
- Social competence
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Independent working style
- Networked thinking and action
- Reliability
- Good observation skills
Where this can lead
A career change is possible with another EFZ or maturity certificate, plus at least 3 years of professional experience in the social sector.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Mental resilience
- Social skills
- Observation skills
- Independent working style
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You meet a client in her apartment. You listen to her concerns. You plan the weekly schedule together. You document the conversations afterward. You coordinate the next steps with the responsible social service.
- You analyze the situation systematically. You acknowledge the reality of the clients.
- You develop strategies to solve problems together.
- You strengthen self-confidence through solution-focused and person-centered conversations.
- You accompany clients to authorities. You explain their tasks clearly.
- You promote self-determination. You help build routines.
- You document your activities carefully. You evaluate the support process.
Working conditions
You usually work alone in outpatient care. You visit clients at home. You occasionally support people in residential facilities. These include homes or transitional housing.
Where to learn
- Prüfungssekretariat Sozialbegleitung Berufsprüfung c/o BfB Büro für Bildungsfragen AGBahnhofstrasse 20, 8800 Thalwil
- Schweizerischer Berufsverband Sozialbegleitung (SBSB) Geschäftsstelle8000 Zürich
- INSOS Schweiz Soziale Institutionen für Menschen mit Behinderung Schweiz Zieglerstr. 53Postfach 1010, 3007 Bern
- SAVOIRSOCIAL Schweizerischer Dachverband für die Berufsbildung im SozialbereichAmtshausquai 21, 4600 Olten
Strengths
- Mental resilience
- Social skills
- Observation skills
- Independent working style
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- Emotional strain
- High responsibility
- Administrative effort
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