koch salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 57 200

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How much does a koch earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time koch earns an average gross salary of CHF 57 200 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 119 000, based on 6 067 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

koch, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 54 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 54 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 56 664
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 56 634
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 64 901
Women: 55+average salary CHF 63 675
Average salary CHF 57 200

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 027. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 63 021 per year.

Salary by work experience

koch, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 027
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 013
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 281
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 63 021
Average salary CHF 57 199
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 58 177. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 60 000 per year.

Salary trend

koch, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 177
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 900
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 57 204

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a koch is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 78 000 annually. Followed by Education and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for koch, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 78 00010 jobs
  2. Education
    CHF 66 00021 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 62 72539 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 62 4002 jobs
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 62 400202 jobs
  6. Industry various
    CHF 61 88323 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 61 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 60 45056 jobs
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 59 005314 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 58 800Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for koch

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

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Throughout Switzerland

koch

CHF 57 200

average salary

Salary by canton

koch

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 59 800
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 62 400
Berne average salary CHF 57 190
Basel Land average salary CHF 57 600
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 900
Geneva average salary CHF 54 405
Glarus average salary CHF 57 100
Grisons average salary CHF 55 000
Jura average salary CHF 55 716
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 952
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 56 128
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 58 305
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 554
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 57 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 607
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 032
Thurgau average salary CHF 56 083
Ticino average salary CHF 50 000
Uri average salary CHF 57 200
Vaud average salary CHF 56 001
Valais average salary CHF 54 790
Zug average salary CHF 57 460
Zurich average salary CHF 59 347
Average salary CHF 57 200