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 Maturitätsschulen PH
You shape lessons at upper secondary schools and accompany young people on their educational journey
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You teach at upper secondary schools. You prepare lessons, correct exams, and guide young people toward their final matriculation exam.
As a teacher at an upper secondary school, you actively shape lessons. You prepare classes, use modern methods, and guide young people toward their final matriculation exam. Your daily routine also includes correcting assignments, holding parent meetings, and working in a team. You share expert knowledge and support the personal growth of your students.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryPrimary, Secondary & Vocational Teaching
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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 Enseignant secondaire I. 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 Maturitätsschulen (EDK)
- ⏱ 2-3 Semester Vollzeit
Official education path
The main path leads to a diploma through a two to three semester full-time program at a university of teacher education.
Typical training path
Dipl. Lehrer/in für Maturitätsschulen (EDK)
Curriculum
- Erziehungswissenschaft
- Allgemeine
- Didaktik
- Fachdidaktik für das jeweilige Unterrichtsfach
- Praktika
- Der Ausbildungsinhalt ist
- Je nach Hochschule unterschiedlich
Prerequisites
- Masterabschluss in the chosen teaching subjects, from a university or university of applied sciences depending on the subject
Requirements
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Organizational and planning skills
- Willingness to engage
- Empathy
- Rich imagination and creativity
- Reliability
- Oral and written language proficiency
- Independent working style
- 1Erziehungswissenschaft
- 2Allgemeine
- 3Didaktik
- 4Fachdidaktik für das jeweilige Unterrichtsfach
- 5Praktika
- 6Der Ausbildungsinhalt ist
- 7Je nach Hochschule unterschiedlich
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Deep empathy
- High creativity
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 different perspectives using a complex topic. Then you guide students to find connections on their own. They present their results.
- You prepare lessons carefully according to the curriculum. You plan varied teaching methods.
- You use group work and project-based learning. This actively involves your students.
- You assign exams and essays. You correct them carefully.
- You create assessments. You give students targeted feedback on their progress.
- You share expert knowledge. You show strategies for connected thinking.
- You plan excursions and workshops. You make school life practical and hands-on.
Working conditions
You mainly teach at grammar schools and specialized secondary schools. You also work in your office or at home. You prepare teaching materials and correct exams there.
Where to learn
- Konferenz der kantonalen Erziehungsdirektorinnen und -direktoren EDK Haus der Kantone Speichergasse 6Postfach 660, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Deep empathy
- High creativity
Trade-offs
- High educational responsibility
- Heavy administrative workload
- Emotional strain in daily life
- Need for scheduling flexibility
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