Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
technicien, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 62 267
Women: 16-25median CHF 62 400
Men: 25-35median CHF 72 717
Women: 25-35median CHF 72 733
Men: 35-45median CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 85 898
Women: 45-55median CHF 85 195
Men: 55+median CHF 86 973
Women: 55+median CHF 88 038
median CHF 76 069
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a technicien relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 079. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 053 per year.
Salary by work experience
technicien, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 70 079
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 71 482
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 74 914
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 76 680
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 83 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 88 053
median CHF 76 048
+26%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for technicien have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 77 212. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 78 138 per year.
The highest paying industry for a technicien is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 89 712 annually. Followed by Education and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for technicien, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Insurance
CHF 89 7122 jobs
Education
CHF 88 0984 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 84 50053 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 82 0008 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 81 80013 jobs
Utilities
CHF 81 00054 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 80 0005 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 79 47078 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 79 25664 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 79 078180 jobs
Salary by cantons for technicien
The top two high-paying cantons for technicien are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
