bäcker salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 57 200

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How much does a bäcker earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time bäcker earns an average gross salary of CHF 57 200 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 060 to CHF 114 000, based on 1 471 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • 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

bäcker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 52 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 56 453
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 56 410
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 113
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 62 400
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 57 200

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 63 700 per year.

Salary by work experience

bäcker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 170
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 412
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 63 700
Average salary CHF 57 200
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 57 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 60 000 per year.

Salary trend

bäcker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 600
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 57 200

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a bäcker is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 75 400 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for bäcker, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 75 4002 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 72 8001 job
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 71 1004 jobs
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 69 02638 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 67 100Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 61 20027 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 61 0001 job
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 58 500194 jobs
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 57 2003 jobs
  10. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 57 10026 jobs

Salary by cantons for bäcker

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

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Throughout Switzerland

bäcker

CHF 57 200

average salary

Salary by canton

bäcker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 57 850
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 58 315
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 333
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 608
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 000
Geneva average salary CHF 54 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 60 800
Jura average salary CHF 54 846
Lucerne average salary CHF 60 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 54 300
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 57 200
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 750
Schwyz average salary CHF 62 482
Thurgau average salary CHF 56 224
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 56 350
Vaud average salary CHF 58 500
Valais average salary CHF 52 920
Zug average salary CHF 58 900
Zurich average salary CHF 59 866
Average salary CHF 57 200