Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
chef cook, Aargau
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 59 564
Women: 16-25median CHF 62 400
Men: 25-35median CHF 63 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 60 125
Men: 35-45median CHF 75 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 62 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 79 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 78 500
Men: 55+median CHF 87 150
Women: 55+median CHF 68 250
median CHF 71 750
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a chef cook relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 150. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 79 300 per year.
Salary by work experience
chef cook, Aargau
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 66 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 70 350
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 62 400
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 59 150
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 70 200
21+ yearsmedian CHF 79 300
median CHF 71 750
+20%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for chef cook have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 68 900. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a chef cook is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 85 100 annually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for chef cook, Aargau
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 85 1003 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 78 0001 job
Catering / Hotel
CHF 69 8009 jobs
Industry various
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Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Service sector in general
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Salary by cantons for chef cook
The top two high-paying cantons for chef cook are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
