Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 69'570 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 73'118 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'466 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 80'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 84'500 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Physiotherapeut/in FH
You promote movement and rehabilitation for patients of all ages.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Physiotherapeut/in FH treat patients using active and manual methods. You plan therapies and work in hospitals, clinics, or research.
Movement is life. As a Physiotherapeut/in FH, you accompany people on their path to better health. Whether after an injury, in old age, or for prevention: you analyze symptoms, create individual treatment plans, and use targeted exercises. Together with patients, doctors, and family, you work to improve quality of life long-term.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryMedical Therapy & Naturopathy
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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 Physiotherapist. Based on 1,871 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+15% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 68'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 74'376 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 75'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 78'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 83'875 | 38 |
| Zurich | CHF 80'000 | 320 |
| Geneva | CHF 78'000 | 83 |
| Solothurn | CHF 78'000 | 28 |
| Berne | CHF 75'600 | 204 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 75'000 | 49 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 80'132 | 17 |
| Education | CHF 79'833 | 5 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 75'515 | 14 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 75'000 | 1,797 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 74'000 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapie
Official education path
The study takes 3 years full-time and ends with a Bachelor. It is followed by a 10-month internship for professional qualification.
Typical training path
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapie
Prerequisites
- Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasiale Maturität
- Minimum 2-month internship in healthcare
- Specific qualification in a health profession at the level of Höhere Fachschule and Höhere Fachprüfung
Requirements
- Strong desire for contact and communication skills
- Good analytical skills
- Manual dexterity
- Personal responsibility
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Manual dexterity
- Analytical thinking
- Empathy
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand next to a patient. You gently correct the execution of an exercise with a therapy band. You explain step by step how the movement helps in daily life.
- You analyze symptoms and create an individual treatment plan together with the patient.
- You guide targeted exercises and gently correct incorrect movements.
- You apply active, manual, or physical treatment methods for rehabilitation.
- You carefully document the therapy progress. You also coordinate appointments with doctors and insurance companies.
- You develop prevention programs for school children. You also conduct ergonomic workplace consultations.
- You actively involve the patient's personal circle in the treatment process.
Working conditions
You work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, or nursing homes. You also work in research or run your own private practice.
Where to learn
- Berner Fachhochschule Departement GesundheitMurtenstr. 10, 3008 Bern
- Fachhochschule Westschweiz HES-SO/WallisThermenstrasse 41, 3954 Leukerbad
- SUPSI LandquartWeststr. 8, 7302 Landquart
- physioswissStadthof/Centralstr. 8b, 6210 Sursee
- ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Departement Gesundheit Services Studierende BSc PhysiotherapieKatharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, 8401 Winterthur
- OST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule, Departement GesundheitRosenbergstrasse 59, 9001 St. Gallen
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Manual dexterity
- Analytical thinking
- Empathy
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Emotional responsibility
- Administrative workload
- Shift work
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