koch salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 57 167

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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 57 167 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 118 303, based on 5 943 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 56 654
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 56 592
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 60 145
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 60 052
Men: 55+average salary CHF 64 175
Women: 55+average salary CHF 63 100
Average salary CHF 57 181

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 54 134. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 62 836 per year.

Salary by work experience

koch, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 134
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 042
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 237
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 62 836
Average salary CHF 57 180
+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 58 208. 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 58 208
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 994
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 900
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 57 160

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 Banking / Financial institutions 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 0007 jobs
  2. Education
    CHF 65 52522 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 63 0001 job
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 62 400Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 62 382217 jobs
  6. Industry various
    CHF 61 88332 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 61 53350 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 60 45059 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 58 800Set up Job Alert
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 58 752296 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

koch

CHF 57 186

average salary

Salary by canton

koch

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 59 800
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 62 400
Berne average salary CHF 57 011
Basel Land average salary CHF 56 797
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 916
Geneva average salary CHF 54 459
Glarus average salary CHF 57 100
Grisons average salary CHF 55 000
Jura average salary CHF 55 432
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 55 967
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 58 305
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 300
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 57 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 415
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 032
Thurgau average salary CHF 56 083
Ticino average salary CHF 49 100
Uri average salary CHF 57 200
Vaud average salary CHF 56 079
Valais average salary CHF 54 790
Zug average salary CHF 57 460
Zurich average salary CHF 58 996
Average salary CHF 57 186