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mechanic salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 70 987

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How much does a mechanic earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time mechanic earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 987 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 13 125 to CHF 130 500, based on 3 559 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

mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 281
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 154
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 861
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 705
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 76 635
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 76 737
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 83 720
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 71 030

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 866. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 83 992 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 866
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 211
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 450
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 83 992
Average salary CHF 71 016
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 70 205. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 033 per year.

Salary trend

mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 524
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 205
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 033
Average salary CHF 71 029
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanic is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 85 995 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Consulting various
    CHF 85 9951 job
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 81 00010 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 00046 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 79 5003 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 06056 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 78 000473 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 77 220103 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 88219 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 20040 jobs
  10. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 75 0005 jobs

Salary by cantons for mechanic

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

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Throughout Switzerland

mechanic

CHF 71 029

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanic

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 835
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 000
Berne average salary CHF 72 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 76 215
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 800
Geneva average salary CHF 65 091
Glarus average salary CHF 70 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 500
Jura average salary CHF 65 260
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 229
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 71 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 300
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 925
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 800
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 733
Valais average salary CHF 74 775
Zug average salary CHF 81 900
Zurich average salary CHF 74 901
Average salary CHF 71 029