assistant cook salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 49 149

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How much does a assistant cook earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time assistant cook earns an average gross salary of CHF 49 149 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 126 000, based on 1 395 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

assistant cook, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 44 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 44 100
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 48 178
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 48 100
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 50 262
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 50 262
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 50 633
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 50 633
Men: 55+average salary CHF 50 550
Women: 55+average salary CHF 50 550
Average salary CHF 49 151

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 47 442. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 55 300 per year.

Salary by work experience

assistant cook, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 47 442
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 48 550
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 49 471
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 260
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 55 300
Average salary CHF 49 151
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for assistant cook have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 50 500. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 51 645 per year.

Salary trend

assistant cook, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 50 500
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 46 996
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 47 788
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 645
Average salary CHF 49 151

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a assistant cook is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 106 000 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for assistant cook, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 106 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 92 7501 job
  3. Education
    CHF 60 7171 job
  4. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 56 5502 jobs
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 55 9008 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 54 00036 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 54 0004 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 52 826Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 52 313Set up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 50 0005 jobs

Salary by cantons for assistant cook

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

assistant cook

CHF 49 176

average salary

Salary by canton

assistant cook

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 49 124
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 48 750
Basel Land average salary CHF 47 950
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 48 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 46 800
Geneva average salary CHF 48 700
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 47 600
Jura average salary CHF 46 800
Lucerne average salary CHF 50 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 49 686
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 48 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 48 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 46 497
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 49 660
Valais average salary CHF 46 884
Zug average salary CHF 50 000
Zurich average salary CHF 51 500
Average salary CHF 49 176