Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 67'546 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 69'716 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 74'999 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'736 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 84'158 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 86'396 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Tagesmutter/-vater
You care for children lovingly and reliably in your own home
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Daycare mothers and fathers support children's development full-time or part-time in their own homes
You take responsibility for the daily care and development of children in a familiar home environment. Flexible hours adapt to the specific needs of each family. Close and trusting cooperation with parents ensures the well-being of the little ones. This profession combines educational commitment with high flexibility and personal closeness to families.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAccompaniment & Support
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
⚠ Estimated — based on a related role
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Adjointe au Responsable Ressources Humaines. Based on 6,384 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 71'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 70'509 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 71'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 73'880 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Land | CHF 76'700 | 145 |
| Glarus | CHF 74'958 | 22 |
| Geneva | CHF 74'861 | 516 |
| Schwyz | CHF 74'833 | 56 |
| Zurich | CHF 74'677 | 1,100 |
| Zug | CHF 74'000 | 115 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 82'976 | 197 |
| Insurance | CHF 80'000 | 91 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 79'650 | 52 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 76'850 | 192 |
| Utilities | CHF 76'837 | 58 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 75'600 | 198 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Tagesmutter / Tagesvater
Official education path
Training is provided through introductory or basic courses by day care organizations, as there are no national regulations
Typical training path
Tagesmutter / Tagesvater
Prerequisites
- Experience with your own children
- Interest in education and family matters
- Reliability and sense of responsibility
- Mental and physical health
- Ability to set
- Boundaries. Experience with your own children
- Boundaries
Requirements
- Experience with own children
- Ability to set boundaries
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Educational sense
- Sense of responsibility
- Strong communication skills
- Physical stamina
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the living room and guide creative craft projects, while the little ones explore their surroundings with curiosity
- You look after children full-time or part-time in your own home
- You design age-appropriate games and support the motor development of the little ones
- You prepare healthy meals and ensure a balanced diet
- You regularly exchange updates with parents about the children's development
- You organize trips to the local area when the weather is good
- You create a safe and loving environment for early learning
Working conditions
You work exclusively in your own home, which you set up as a care space. Your workplace does not change, as the children visit you at home
Where to learn
- kibesuisse Verband Kinderbetreuung SchweizJosefstr. 53, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Educational sense
- Sense of responsibility
- Strong communication skills
- Physical stamina
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Isolation in daily life
- Flexible working hours
- Emotional exhaustion
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