chef cuisinier salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 70 183

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How much does a chef cuisinier earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chef cuisinier earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 183 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 140 000, based on 3 851 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

chef cuisinier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 341
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 114
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 63 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 63 012
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 877
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 915
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 77 663
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 70 209

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chef cuisinier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 562
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 729
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 437
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 977
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 70 201
+19%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chef cuisinier have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 000 per year.

Salary trend

chef cuisinier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 145
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 70 201
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chef cuisinier is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 172 800 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chef cuisinier, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 172 8001 job
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 113 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 86 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 85 20047 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 0386 jobs
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 78 6509 jobs
  7. Education
    CHF 78 0682 jobs
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 78 0002 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 78 0008 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 72 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chef cuisinier

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

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Throughout Switzerland

chef cuisinier

CHF 70 225

average salary

Salary by canton

chef cuisinier

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 72 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 75 013
Berne average salary CHF 73 033
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 71 500
Geneva average salary CHF 64 744
Glarus average salary CHF 80 500
Grisons average salary CHF 73 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 79 501
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 150
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 62 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 77 450
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 440
Solothurn average salary CHF 72 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 71 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 650
Ticino average salary CHF 72 000
Uri average salary CHF 66 965
Vaud average salary CHF 70 000
Valais average salary CHF 66 000
Zug average salary CHF 79 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 002
Average salary CHF 70 225