chef de service salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 57 160

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How much does a chef de service earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chef de service earns an average gross salary of CHF 57 160 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 133 171, based on 1 451 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

chef de service, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 53 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 53 680
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 55 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 55 641
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 57 924
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 57 200
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 62 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 065
Women: 55+average salary CHF 64 246
Average salary CHF 57 145

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 55 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 60 761 per year.

Salary by work experience

chef de service, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 950
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 60 761
Average salary CHF 57 159
+9%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 57 600. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 58 500 per year.

Salary trend

chef de service, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 600
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 865
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
Average salary CHF 57 163

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chef de service is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 162 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chef de service, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 162 00022 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 159 8052 jobs
  3. Utilities
    CHF 152 37286 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 148 0005 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 132 5006 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 125 58072 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 123 0007 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 122 33358 jobs
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 106 02412 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 90 0006 jobs

Salary by cantons for chef de service

The top two high-paying cantons for chef de service 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 de service

CHF 57 163

average salary

Salary by canton

chef de service

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 58 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 56 652
Fribourg average salary CHF 59 033
Geneva average salary CHF 54 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 54 796
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 63 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 61 050
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 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 58 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 58 300
Valais average salary CHF 53 483
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 57 163