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lehrling salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 16 375

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How much does a lehrling earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time lehrling earns an average gross salary of CHF 16 375 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 75 400, based on 1 079 entries.
  • Updated 8 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

lehrling, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 15 749
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 15 730
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 30 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 29 400
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 45 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 45 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 62 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 62 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 16 374

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 14 956. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 65 502 per year.

Salary by work experience

lehrling, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 14 956
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 16 857
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 18 016
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 40 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 502
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 62 000
Average salary CHF 16 383
+315%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 15 600. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 54 500 per year.

Salary trend

lehrling, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 500
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 15 003
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 15 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 15 600
Average salary CHF 16 363
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a lehrling is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 20 012 annually. Followed by Insurance and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for lehrling, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 20 012Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 18 60030 jobs
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 18 3058 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 18 05037 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 17 400129 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 17 40041 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 17 22064 jobs
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 16 8006 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 16 78536 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 16 330680 jobs

Salary by cantons for lehrling

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

lehrling

CHF 16 373

average salary

Salary by canton

lehrling

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 14 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 16 900
Basel Land average salary CHF 16 931
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 15 225
Fribourg average salary CHF 13 800
Geneva average salary CHF 15 600
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 15 300
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 16 250
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 14 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 16 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 15 600
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 17 775
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 14 810
Valais average salary CHF 14 350
Zug average salary CHF 17 400
Zurich average salary CHF 16 800
Average salary CHF 16 373