industrial electrician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 79 932

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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 79 932 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 129 350, based on 870 entries.
  • Updated 3 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 66 659
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 900
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 750
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 250
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 131
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 101 400
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 82 141
Men: 55+average salary CHF 89 850
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 79 937

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 72 036. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

industrial electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 100
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 036
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 475
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 750
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 257
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
Average salary CHF 79 945
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 79 951. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 84 815 per year.

Salary trend

industrial electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 951
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 815
Average salary CHF 79 928

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 0503 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 87 9764 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 87 95160 jobs
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 86 12516 jobs
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 85 0002 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 84 0005 jobs
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 82 3001 job
  9. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 81 0002 jobs
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 80 0003 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 79 936

average salary

Salary by canton

industrial electrician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 83 225
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 81 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 81 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 83 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 75 500
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 86 900
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 79 930
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 84 565
Average salary CHF 79 936