Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 68'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 68'889 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 71'714 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 85'172 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 96'525 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Nachhilfelehrer/in
You help learners succeed in school, privately or at institutes.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Privately or at institutes: You guide students toward their learning and academic goals.
As Nachhilfelehrer/in, you guide learners on their individual educational path. Whether privately or at an extracurricular institution: Your focus is on targeted support lessons. You identify knowledge gaps, adapt your methods, and motivate your students. This ensures learning success and builds confidence in class.
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 Pädagogin. Based on 141 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+35% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 56'666 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 76'374 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 99'219 | 18 |
| Zurich | CHF 75'000 | 27 |
| Berne | CHF 68'000 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 80'436 | 58 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 70'965 | 14 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 70'255 | 50 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 65'000 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Nachhilfelehrer/in
Official education path
You enter the field with completed pedagogical or subject-specific training. This prepares you for individual support lessons.
Typical training path
Nachhilfelehrer/in
Prerequisites
- Pedagogical and didactic know-how
- Knowledge of learning psychology
- Strong subject knowledge in one teaching subject
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if they have solid subject knowledge and didactic experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Didactic know-how
- Learning psychology
- Subject knowledge
- Motivation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit with a small group at a table to work through a tricky task. You explain the solution step by step. You encourage learners to think independently.
- You carefully analyze the current learning levels of your students.
- You plan individual support lessons tailored to personal goals.
- You explain complex topics in clear steps. You adapt to your students' needs.
- You actively motivate learners and build their confidence in class.
- You track progress and adjust your methods when needed.
- You often teach in one-on-one or small group settings to ensure full attention.
Working conditions
You work privately at home or at extracurricular education institutes. Learning locations are flexible and adapt to student needs.
Strengths
- Didactic know-how
- Learning psychology
- Subject knowledge
- Motivation
Trade-offs
- Flexible scheduling
- Individual demands
- Independence
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