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mechanic salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 71 155

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How much does a mechanic earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time mechanic earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 155 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 132 480, based on 3 634 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

mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 606
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 381
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 922
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 843
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 76 635
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 76 932
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 027
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 83 892
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 71 129

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 523
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 71 068
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 70 181. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 256 per year.

Salary trend

mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 025
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 525
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 181
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 256
Average salary CHF 71 006
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanic is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 85 995 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Consulting various
    CHF 85 9952 jobs
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 81 0007 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 00020 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 79 5008 jobs
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 78 000123 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 78 000521 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 00060 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 88236 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 20027 jobs
  10. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 75 0002 jobs

Salary by cantons for mechanic

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

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Throughout Switzerland

mechanic

CHF 71 135

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanic

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 77 010
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 000
Berne average salary CHF 72 030
Basel Land average salary CHF 76 750
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 800
Geneva average salary CHF 65 182
Glarus average salary CHF 70 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 500
Jura average salary CHF 65 520
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 71 066
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 350
Solothurn average salary CHF 71 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 725
Thurgau average salary CHF 73 120
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 923
Valais average salary CHF 75 100
Zug average salary CHF 81 900
Zurich average salary CHF 74 944
Average salary CHF 71 135