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chef technique salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 101 413

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How much does a chef technique earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chef technique earns an average gross salary of CHF 101 413 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 20 000 to CHF 223 000, based on 1 609 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 technique, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 369
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 89 906
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 104 065
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 104 287
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 107 960
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 108 460
Men: 55+average salary CHF 105 313
Women: 55+average salary CHF 104 283
Average salary CHF 101 457

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 94 087. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 108 900 per year.

Salary by work experience

chef technique, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 700
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 087
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 626
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 360
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 108 900
Average salary CHF 101 395
+9%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 103 935. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 104 000 per year.

Salary trend

chef technique, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 333
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 935
Average salary CHF 101 413
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chef technique is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chef technique, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Insurance
    CHF 140 00026 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 138 0003 jobs
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 130 0006 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 125 5333 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 118 05034 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 110 9506 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 109 5007 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 107 10017 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 105 81281 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 104 0316 jobs

Salary by cantons for chef technique

The top two high-paying cantons for chef technique 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 technique

CHF 101 412

average salary

Salary by canton

chef technique

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 111 750
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 110 750
Basel Land average salary CHF 125 533
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 102 886
Fribourg average salary CHF 98 750
Geneva average salary CHF 102 900
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 85 000
Jura average salary CHF 94 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 103 740
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 109 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 107 900
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 118 050
Schwyz average salary CHF 94 750
Thurgau average salary CHF 129 250
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 98 000
Valais average salary CHF 89 100
Zug average salary CHF 121 800
Zurich average salary CHF 109 000
Average salary CHF 101 412