Occupation & salary Switzerland

Caretaker salary in Switzerland

Ø gross per year
59,130CHF
Ø per month
4,928 CHF
Minimum
12,960 CHF
Maximum
105,300 CHF
Ø age
40.0 years
Ø work experience
10.1 years
Weekly working hours
40.0 hours
Holidays / year
24.7 days

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Estimated net wage / month
4,014 CHF
  • Gross wage / month 4,928 CHF
  • Total deductions (18.5%) − 914 CHF
  • AHV/IV/EO contribution 261 CHF
  • ALV contribution 54 CHF
  • NBU contribution 71 CHF
  • KTG contribution 22 CHF
  • Pension Fund 237 CHF
  • Withholding Tax 269 CHF

Calculated for the canton of Zurich, age 40, single, no children, no church affiliation. Use the full salary calculator for your personal details.

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Salaries in detail

By canton Gross per year Monthly wage
ag 59,538 CHF 4,962 CHF
bl 61,129 CHF 5,094 CHF
be 61,696 CHF 5,141 CHF
bs 58,015 CHF 4,835 CHF
fr 62,585 CHF 5,215 CHF
ge 60,646 CHF 5,054 CHF
gl 54,332 CHF 4,528 CHF
gr 63,915 CHF 5,326 CHF
lu 69,992 CHF 5,833 CHF
sg 69,564 CHF 5,797 CHF
sh 56,492 CHF 4,708 CHF
so 61,662 CHF 5,138 CHF
tg 55,227 CHF 4,602 CHF
ti 44,849 CHF 3,737 CHF
vd 62,585 CHF 5,215 CHF
zg 55,292 CHF 4,608 CHF
zh 66,116 CHF 5,510 CHF
By qualification Gross per year Monthly wage
No education 56,602 CHF 4,717 CHF
Continuing education 56,710 CHF 4,726 CHF
Secondary school 62,769 CHF 5,231 CHF
Higher secondary school 74,615 CHF 6,218 CHF
Vocational baccalaureate 62,856 CHF 5,238 CHF
Apprenticeship 63,774 CHF 5,315 CHF
University of applied sciences 69,846 CHF 5,821 CHF
University 72,000 CHF 6,000 CHF
By gender Gross per year Monthly wage Ø age Ø work experience
Male 64,052 CHF 5,338 CHF 40.3 10.1
Female 39,542 CHF 3,295 CHF 40.0 10.5

Factors influencing the salary

The salary of caretakers in Switzerland depends heavily on canton, professional experience, and qualifications. Professionals earn particularly well in the cantons of Lucerne, St. Gallen, and Zurich, while wages in Ticino, Glarus, and Thurgau tend to be lower. A completed apprenticeship or further training in facility management also has a positive effect on salary. As professional experience and responsibility increase, for example when overseeing multiple properties, earning potential rises noticeably. The size of the property managed and the scope of duties, for example in security, administration, or environmental protection, also influence the achievable salary.

Job profile & responsibilities

Caretakers work in companies across all industries and are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of buildings, properties, and outdoor areas. They design, organize, and plan all facility-management tasks for the properties assigned to them. Their duties include maintenance work, safety inspections, cleaning tasks, minor administrative and bookkeeping duties, as well as the upkeep of green spaces. Caretakers are often the first point of contact for tenants or users of a building and ensure the smooth operation of the property.

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