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industrial electrician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 79 913

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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 79 913 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 129 350, based on 828 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

industrial electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary79k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 66 300
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 250
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 74 388
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 250
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 136
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 101 400
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 82 091
Men: 55+average salary CHF 89 550
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 79 914

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 71 950. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 847 per year.

Salary by work experience

industrial electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary79k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 950
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 320
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 100
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 87 847
Average salary CHF 79 913
+22%

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 83 609 per year.

Salary trend

industrial electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary79k
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 83 609
Average salary CHF 79 912

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

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  1. Consulting various
    CHF 157 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 89 050Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 88 72511 jobs
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 88 40015 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 87 17558 jobs
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 85 0001 job
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 84 00010 jobs
  8. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 82 8001 job
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 82 3001 job
  10. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 81 0001 job

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 79 917

average salary

Salary by canton

industrial electrician

Average salary79k
Aargau average salary CHF 82 475
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 81 500
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 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 80 000
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 79 917