Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 76'200 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 82'436 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 87'074 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 101'127 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Lehrer/in für musikalische Grundschulung/Früherziehung
You guide children on their musical journey through play.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You teach musical basics to preschool and primary school children through play. You spark their joy in sound and rhythm.
Music is more than just listening. As a teacher for early childhood music education, you guide children on their first steps into sound. In relaxed group sessions, the little ones explore rhythm, melody, and movement. You create a safe space where curiosity and creativity can grow. Your goal is to nurture the natural musicality of every child and lay a solid foundation for their future development.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryEducation & 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 Lehrerin für die Vorschulstufe. Based on 199 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'994 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 70'755 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 86'789 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 85'156 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 86'950 | 20 |
| Zurich | CHF 79'418 | 51 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 81'320 | 14 |
| Education | CHF 79'800 | 159 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 76'758 | 14 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Lehrer/in für musikalische Früherziehung / musikalische Grundschulung
Official education path
You enter the field through part-time CAS courses or bachelor programs at universities of teacher education.
Typical training path
Lehrer/in für musikalische Früherziehung / musikalische Grundschulung
Prerequisites
- Lehrbefähigung for Kindergarten or Primarschule (for CAS courses)
- Valid Instrumentallehrdiplom (for CAS courses)
- Eignungsprüfung in singing, instrument, movement, rhythm, and music theory (for PHSG)
- Berufs-, Fach- or gymnasiale Maturität (for Bachelor's degree)
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Musical sensitivity
- Pedagogical skill
- Creative presence
- Organizational talent
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in a bright group room. You lead the children through a rhythmic circle using simple instruments. You listen to the little musicians and give them personal feedback on their playful discoveries.
- You introduce children to sounds and rhythms through play.
- You lead group sessions with singing and simple instruments.
- You support the children during improvisations and dance movements.
- You carefully plan and prepare the music lessons.
- You regularly discuss progress with parents.
- You handle administrative tasks like registrations and schedules.
- You actively develop the musical skills of the children.
Working conditions
You work at music schools, kindergartens, or public education centers. Your lessons often take place in bright group rooms or school auditoriums.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Musikpädagogischer Verband (SMPV) ZentralsekretariatBernstrasse 118, 3066 Stettlen
Strengths
- Musical sensitivity
- Pedagogical skill
- Creative presence
- Organizational talent
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Emotional demand
- Administrative effort
- Repetitive content
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