industrial electrician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 79 940

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How much does a industrial electrician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time industrial electrician earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 940 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 129 350, based on 810 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

industrial electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 66 080
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 250
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 625
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 250
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 443
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 101 400
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 82 046
Men: 55+average salary CHF 89 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 79 952

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 350 per year.

Salary by work experience

industrial electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 250
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 87 350
Average salary CHF 79 935
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for industrial electrician have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 79 860. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 84 374 per year.

Salary trend

industrial electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 014
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 860
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 374
Average salary CHF 79 935

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a industrial electrician is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 157 500 annually. Followed by Education and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for industrial electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 157 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 89 0501 job
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 88 7258 jobs
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 88 40015 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 87 95157 jobs
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 85 0001 job
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 84 00012 jobs
  8. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 82 800Set up Job Alert
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 82 300Set up Job Alert
  10. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 81 0002 jobs

Salary by cantons for industrial electrician

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

industrial electrician

CHF 79 932

average salary

Salary by canton

industrial electrician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 81 951
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 81 320
Basel Land average salary CHF 81 951
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 75 400
Geneva average salary CHF 67 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 87 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 050
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 80 250
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 79 750
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 79 932