mécanicien salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 70 000

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How much does a mécanicien earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time mécanicien earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 18 048 to CHF 136 000, based on 63 entries.
  • 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

mécanicien, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 36 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 73 850
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 86 450
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 70 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 550 per year.

Salary by work experience

mécanicien, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 750
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 104
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 350
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 550
Average salary CHF 70 000
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 72 150. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 850 per year.

Salary trend

mécanicien, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 850
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 150
Average salary CHF 70 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mécanicien is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 87 100 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mécanicien, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 87 1004 jobs
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 86 0002 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 77 7006 jobs
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 74 10018 jobs
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 70 2005 jobs
  6. Industry various
    CHF 62 50011 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 61 0002 jobs
  8. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 50 0007 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for mécanicien

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

BS

Basel-Stadt

mécanicien

CHF 70 000

average salary

Salary by canton

mécanicien

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 75 905
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 000
Berne average salary CHF 72 150
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 793
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 800
Geneva average salary CHF 68 325
Glarus average salary CHF 70 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 500
Jura average salary CHF 63 814
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 479
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 67 600
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 73 440
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 923
Valais average salary CHF 75 100
Zug average salary CHF 81 925
Zurich average salary CHF 74 960
Average salary CHF 71 016