koch salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 57 143

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How much does a koch earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time koch earns an average gross salary of CHF 57 143 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 114 833, based on 5 795 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

koch, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 54 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 53 999
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 56 525
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 56 481
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 60 215
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 60 077
Men: 55+average salary CHF 64 402
Women: 55+average salary CHF 63 222
Average salary CHF 57 136

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 189. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 62 631 per year.

Salary by work experience

koch, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 189
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 003
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 205
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 62 631
Average salary CHF 57 151
+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 58 177. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 60 000 per year.

Salary trend

koch, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 177
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 996
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 900
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 57 139

Highest-Paying industries

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

Highest-Paying industries for koch, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 78 0003 jobs
  2. Education
    CHF 65 05019 jobs
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 64 0803 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 63 0002 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 62 40019 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 62 146248 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 61 53350 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 60 4502 jobs
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 60 45046 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 58 8003 jobs

Salary by cantons for koch

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

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Throughout Switzerland

koch

CHF 57 140

average salary

Salary by canton

koch

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 59 350
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 62 400
Berne average salary CHF 57 005
Basel Land average salary CHF 56 865
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 966
Geneva average salary CHF 54 579
Glarus average salary CHF 57 200
Grisons average salary CHF 55 000
Jura average salary CHF 55 716
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 56 290
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 58 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 58 966
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 56 700
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 016
Thurgau average salary CHF 55 100
Ticino average salary CHF 48 200
Uri average salary CHF 57 200
Vaud average salary CHF 55 966
Valais average salary CHF 54 790
Zug average salary CHF 57 330
Zurich average salary CHF 59 259
Average salary CHF 57 140