elektriker salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 775

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How much does a elektriker earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time elektriker earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 775 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 136 500, based on 6 653 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

elektriker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 978
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 963
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 002
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 222
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 198
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 76 973
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 77 526
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 130
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 68 783

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 688. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 608 per year.

Salary by work experience

elektriker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 688
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 519
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 203
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 478
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 608
Average salary CHF 68 783
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 69 458. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 005 per year.

Salary trend

elektriker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 427
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 458
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 005
Average salary CHF 68 796
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Highest-Paying industries

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

Highest-Paying industries for elektriker, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 102 5551 job
  2. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 82 2508 jobs
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 81 9003 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 78 75028 jobs
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 77 02530 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 60066 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 75 50012 jobs
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 0002 jobs
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 74 00029 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 76655 jobs

Salary by cantons for elektriker

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

elektriker

CHF 68 772

average salary

Salary by canton

elektriker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 63 195
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 68 361
Berne average salary CHF 70 474
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 225
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 972
Fribourg average salary CHF 69 300
Geneva average salary CHF 68 250
Glarus average salary CHF 67 825
Grisons average salary CHF 70 000
Jura average salary CHF 65 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 528
Nidwalden average salary CHF 68 900
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 865
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 998
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 71 190
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 415
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 69 379
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 500
Vaud average salary CHF 68 463
Valais average salary CHF 67 600
Zug average salary CHF 71 090
Zurich average salary CHF 72 345
Average salary CHF 68 772