Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 73'027 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 75'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 96'996 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 119'380 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Pastoralassistent/in (römisch-katholisch)
You accompany people on their spiritual and social journey.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Pastoral assistants support parish communities in pastoral care, education, and social projects.
Human connection is at the heart of your work. You create spaces for open exchange. You accompany people through difficult life phases. You also organise community activities. Your role blends spiritual guidance with social responsibility. You support the parish with services, educational programs, and networking. With great empathy, you build trust and encourage togetherness in daily life.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAccompaniment & Support
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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 Pastoralassistentin. Based on 30 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-3% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 84'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 75'300 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 97'410 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 101'833 | 5 |
| Education | CHF 84'000 | 17 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Pastoralassistent/in (römisch-katholisch)
Official education path
The training is a further education course after a Master's in Catholic theology. It lasts one to two years full-time.
Typical training path
Pastoralassistent/in (römisch-katholisch)
Prerequisites
- Master in römisch-katholischer Theologie
Requirements
- Social competence
- Empathy
- Commitment
- Organisational and planning skills
- Reliability
- Sociability
Where this can lead
The Church also offers training for people without a maturity certificate. Career changers can gain access through specific preparation courses.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Social skills
- Organisational skills
- Empathy
- Reliability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You prepare the next meeting groups and listen to the concerns of parish members. You coordinate processes, plan materials, and create a safe space for exchange.
- You visit sick or lonely people at home. You listen to them actively.
- You organise meeting events for different groups, such as seniors or refugees.
- You prepare parish members for important sacraments like baptism or confirmation.
- You help shape church services. You coordinate musical pieces and readings.
- You teach children, young people, and adults about the Catholic faith.
- You plan church camps. You also volunteer to support people in social projects.
- You connect different parishes and authorities for joint social initiatives.
Working conditions
You work mainly in parish communities and parish houses. You are often responsible for several parishes. You move between different work locations.
Where to learn
- Information Kirchliche Berufe IKBAbendweg 1, 6000 Luzern
Strengths
- Social skills
- Organisational skills
- Empathy
- Reliability
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- Emotional strain
- High responsibility
- Administrative effort
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