Nanny jobs in Zurich typically pay CHF 26–CHF 43 an hour (about CHF 4,500–CHF 7,450 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 45–55 hours a week. Employers ask for two or more years of childcare experience and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Zurich.
- Typical pay
- CHF 26–CHF 43
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- CHF 4,500–CHF 7,450
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 45–55 hours a week
- Open now
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- register to be matched
Open nanny positions in Zurich
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Register as a NannyAbout nanny jobs in Zurich
Working as a nanny in Zurich means joining a private household. The nanny provides regular one-to-one childcare in the family home and supports each child’s routine and development, and families across Zurich Metropolitan Area hire for this role all year round.
Zurich is known for banking, insurance, software engineering, and robotics research, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as UBS, Zurich Insurance, Google Zurich, Swiss Re, and ETH Zurich. Zurich hosts Google's largest engineering centre outside the United States and consistently ranks among the world's highest-paying cities.
Main duties
- Care for babies, toddlers or school-age children
- Plan play, learning and outdoor time
- Prepare children’s meals
- Manage school runs and activities
- Keep a daily log for parents
Nanny pay in Zurich
Household incomes in Zurich are shaped by an average local salary of around CHF 112,000, which is why nanny pay here sits above the Switzerland average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a nanny
- 7:30Breakfast & school run
- 9:30Play & learning
- 12:00Lunch & nap
- 15:00Pick-up & homework
- 18:00Dinner, bath & handover
Why work in Zurich?
The local job market is growing at 3.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Zurich.
Zurich is often described as “Europe's Highest-Paying Tech and Finance City”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Two or more years of childcare experience
- Paediatric first aid
- Background check for work with children
- Childcare references
Working in Switzerland
- Right to work in Switzerland: Workers from outside the EU/EFTA face strict quotas, so most household staff hold existing permits or EU/EFTA citizenship.
- Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references, a residence and work permit check and, for childcare, a private criminal record extract (Strafregisterauszug).
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the minimum wage set in the standard employment contract for domestic workers.
- Contract: A written contract is strongly recommended and must respect the federal and cantonal standard employment contracts.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in nanny roles in Zurich normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your nanny experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Switzerland right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nanny earn in Zurich?
Nanny jobs in Zurich typically pay CHF 26–CHF 43 an hour (about CHF 4,500–CHF 7,450 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in nanny jobs in Zurich?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in nanny roles in Zurich normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.
What do I need to work as a nanny in Switzerland?
Employers ask for two or more years of childcare experience, paediatric first aid and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Switzerland.
What does a nanny do day to day?
A nanny provides regular one-to-one childcare in the family home and supports each child’s routine and development. Typical duties include care for babies, toddlers or school-age children, plan play, learning and outdoor time, prepare children’s meals.
How do I apply for nanny jobs in Zurich on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Zurich hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a nanny work?
A typical schedule is 45–55 hours a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.