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cuisinier salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 57 215

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How much does a cuisinier earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time cuisinier earns an average gross salary of CHF 57 215 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 119 000, based on 6 249 entries.
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  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

cuisinier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 54 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 54 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 56 856
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 56 830
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 63 867
Average salary CHF 57 212

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a cuisinier relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 003. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 63 200 per year.

Salary by work experience

cuisinier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 003
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 011
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 446
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 63 200
Average salary CHF 57 212
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for cuisinier have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 58 104. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 60 000 per year.

Salary trend

cuisinier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 104
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 424
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 57 209
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cuisinier is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 78 000 annually. Followed by Education and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cuisinier, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 78 0003 jobs
  2. Education
    CHF 71 17227 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 62 4001 job
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 62 400170 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 62 40041 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 61 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 60 68320 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 60 45044 jobs
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 59 005275 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 58 8001 job

Salary by cantons for cuisinier

The top two high-paying cantons for cuisinier are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

cuisinier

CHF 57 204

average salary

Salary by canton

cuisinier

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 59 838
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 62 400
Berne average salary CHF 57 200
Basel Land average salary CHF 58 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 966
Geneva average salary CHF 54 589
Glarus average salary CHF 57 200
Grisons average salary CHF 55 000
Jura average salary CHF 55 716
Lucerne average salary CHF 59 425
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 140
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 58 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 719
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 57 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 800
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 216
Thurgau average salary CHF 57 000
Ticino average salary CHF 49 100
Uri average salary CHF 57 200
Vaud average salary CHF 56 000
Valais average salary CHF 54 915
Zug average salary CHF 57 600
Zurich average salary CHF 59 564
Average salary CHF 57 204