Welcome to the new jobs.ch

Find out more

chefkoch salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 70 216

38k

116k

How much does a chefkoch earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chefkoch earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 216 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 139 073, based on 3 739 entries.
  • Recently updated
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

Support pay transparency, add your salary anonymously.

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

chefkoch, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 371
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 63 047
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 62 598
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 326
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 394
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 875
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 70 198

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a chefkoch 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

chefkoch, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 766
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 845
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 688
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 872
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 70 186
+19%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 70 166. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 000 per year.

Salary trend

chefkoch, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 166
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 160
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 70 210
Add your salary anonymously and get our

Add your salary anonymously and get our free eBook "The Art of Salary Negotiation"

Get free access to salary data and help make salary more transparent and fair

Add salary

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chefkoch 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 chefkoch, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

/

Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 172 800Set up Job Alert
  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 0387 jobs
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 78 6505 jobs
  7. Education
    CHF 78 0681 job
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 78 0004 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 72 1928 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 72 0001 job

Salary by cantons for chefkoch

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

chefkoch

CHF 70 215

average salary

Salary by canton

chefkoch

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 72 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 75 506
Berne average salary CHF 73 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 71 500
Geneva average salary CHF 63 759
Glarus average salary CHF 80 500
Grisons average salary CHF 74 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 79 501
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 300
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 62 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 77 450
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 71 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 72 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 650
Ticino average salary CHF 72 000
Uri average salary CHF 66 965
Vaud average salary CHF 69 800
Valais average salary CHF 66 000
Zug average salary CHF 79 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 70 215