electricien salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 251

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How much does a electricien earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time electricien earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 251 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 131 900, based on 6 042 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

electricien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 487
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 492
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 69 995
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 73 994
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 003
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 479
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 77 989
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 713
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 065
Average salary CHF 68 266

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 474. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 721 per year.

Salary by work experience

electricien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 474
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 059
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 944
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 706
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 075
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 721
Average salary CHF 68 265
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 68 250. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 145 per year.

Salary trend

electricien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 200
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 104
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 145
Average salary CHF 68 272

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a electricien is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 102 555 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for electricien, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 102 555Set up Job Alert
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 81 9002 jobs
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 80 0004 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 79 84424 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 76 4405 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 05040 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 600121 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 75 25033 jobs
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 74 00043 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 80064 jobs

Salary by cantons for electricien

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

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Throughout Switzerland

electricien

CHF 68 281

average salary

Salary by canton

electricien

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 69 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 66 885
Berne average salary CHF 70 233
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 900
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 589
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 900
Geneva average salary CHF 69 300
Glarus average salary CHF 66 300
Grisons average salary CHF 70 350
Jura average salary CHF 64 537
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 075
Nidwalden average salary CHF 68 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 865
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 676
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 68 400
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 401
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 250
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 250
Vaud average salary CHF 68 020
Valais average salary CHF 67 400
Zug average salary CHF 71 090
Zurich average salary CHF 72 076
Average salary CHF 68 281