koch salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 57 109

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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 57 109 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 112 800, based on 5 753 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

koch, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 54 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 53 991
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 56 484
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 56 468
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 60 123
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 60 042
Men: 55+average salary CHF 63 533
Women: 55+average salary CHF 63 000
Average salary CHF 57 098

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 54 132. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 62 757 per year.

Salary by work experience

koch, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 132
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 960
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 224
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 62 757
Average salary CHF 57 109
+16%

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 58 208. 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 58 208
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 900
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 57 115

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 Building trade / Real estate 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 0006 jobs
  2. Education
    CHF 65 05023 jobs
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 64 0803 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 63 0003 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 62 40022 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 62 000246 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 61 53344 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 60 4503 jobs
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 60 45050 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 58 8003 jobs

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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

koch

CHF 57 119

average salary

Salary by canton

koch

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 59 127
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 62 400
Berne average salary CHF 57 007
Basel Land average salary CHF 56 933
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 370
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 966
Geneva average salary CHF 54 600
Glarus average salary CHF 57 200
Grisons average salary CHF 55 000
Jura average salary CHF 55 716
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 56 290
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 58 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 58 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 56 700
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 307
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 016
Thurgau average salary CHF 55 100
Ticino average salary CHF 48 200
Uri average salary CHF 57 200
Vaud average salary CHF 55 900
Valais average salary CHF 54 750
Zug average salary CHF 57 330
Zurich average salary CHF 59 159
Average salary CHF 57 119