elektriker salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 317

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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 68 317 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 133 900, based on 6 323 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

elektriker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 646
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 657
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 69 999
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 73 997
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 73 998
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 287
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 77 922
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 349
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 68 292

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 63 569. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 642 per year.

Salary by work experience

elektriker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 569
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 332
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 974
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 820
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 073
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 642
Average salary CHF 68 316
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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 69 451. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 878 per year.

Salary trend

elektriker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 409
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 451
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 878
Average salary CHF 68 353

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a elektriker 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 elektriker, 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 78 75027 jobs
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 77 02541 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 76 4401 job
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 60077 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 75 00017 jobs
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 74 00023 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 90072 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.

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Throughout Switzerland

elektriker

CHF 68 292

average salary

Salary by canton

elektriker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 66 885
Berne average salary CHF 70 284
Basel Land average salary CHF 69 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 610
Fribourg average salary CHF 69 300
Geneva average salary CHF 67 877
Glarus average salary CHF 66 300
Grisons average salary CHF 70 000
Jura average salary CHF 65 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 650
Nidwalden average salary CHF 68 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 865
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 820
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 061
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 401
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 500
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 500
Vaud average salary CHF 68 197
Valais average salary CHF 67 400
Zug average salary CHF 71 500
Zurich average salary CHF 72 266
Average salary CHF 68 292