küchenchef salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 70 200

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How much does a küchenchef earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time küchenchef earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 200 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 140 000, based on 4 110 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

küchenchef, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 341
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 185
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 63 024
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 62 998
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 971
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 991
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 867
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 77 439
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 398
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 090
Average salary CHF 70 198

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

küchenchef, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 208
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 120
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 433
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 871
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 70 208
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 954 per year.

Salary trend

küchenchef, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 160
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 954
Average salary CHF 70 198
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a küchenchef is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 113 000 annually. Followed by Agriculture / Forestry / Wood and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for küchenchef, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 113 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 93 333Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 86 50031 jobs
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 86 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 81 1361 job
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 6406 jobs
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 80 1824 jobs
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 78 6507 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 78 00012 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 72 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for küchenchef

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

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Throughout Switzerland

küchenchef

CHF 70 200

average salary

Salary by canton

küchenchef

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 73 450
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 72 913
Berne average salary CHF 73 970
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 71 500
Geneva average salary CHF 64 622
Glarus average salary CHF 80 500
Grisons average salary CHF 74 000
Jura average salary CHF 65 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 79 060
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 62 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 77 900
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 170
Solothurn average salary CHF 72 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 69 450
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 250
Ticino average salary CHF 72 000
Uri average salary CHF 66 730
Vaud average salary CHF 70 000
Valais average salary CHF 66 000
Zug average salary CHF 79 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 688
Average salary CHF 70 200