Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 68'900 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 71'400 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 69'575 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 77'434 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Gassenarbeiter/in
You support and advise people in crisis situations directly on site.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Gassenarbeiter/in support vulnerable people on the street and work with specialist agencies.
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 Road Worker. Based on 301 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 69'095 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 73'216 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Aargau | CHF 73'256 | 26 |
| Fribourg | CHF 72'780 | 12 |
| Lucerne | CHF 72'029 | 14 |
| Thurgau | CHF 71'500 | 13 |
| Berne | CHF 70'000 | 49 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 69'575 | 26 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Machine / System construction | CHF 75'075 | 7 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 73'500 | 9 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 70'000 | 218 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 68'450 | 32 |
| Education | CHF 66'950 | 6 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 64'000 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Gassenarbeiter/in
Official education path
Training is provided through a bachelor's degree or a higher vocational school in social work.
Typical training path
Gassenarbeiter/in
Prerequisites
- Over 25 years old
Requirements
- resilient and assertive
- flexible and team-oriented
- empathy and appreciation for people in difficult living conditions
Where this can lead
Career changes are often possible if you can provide comparable training in social work or social pedagogy.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- High stress tolerance
- Deep empathy
- Strong teamwork skills
- Clear assertiveness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You walk the streets and seek out conversations with people in need. Together with colleagues and professionals, you plan the next steps for on-site support.
- You support and advise people in difficult life situations directly on the street.
- You specifically visit places in the evening and night that are hard to reach.
- You build trust through conversation and actively listen to those affected.
- You coordinate cooperation with authorities, specialist agencies, and other helpers.
- You develop concrete plans to improve the situation together with those affected.
- You document your observations and initiate further steps if needed.
- You arrange immediate support and first aid during acute crises.
Working conditions
You work mainly in public spaces, especially on streets and in neighborhoods. You also attend meetings with specialist agencies and authorities.
Strengths
- High stress tolerance
- Deep empathy
- Strong teamwork skills
- Clear assertiveness
Trade-offs
- Regular shift work
- Emotional strain
- Unpredictable situations
- Physical demands
06 · Similar
