mechaniker salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 71 100

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How much does a mechaniker earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time mechaniker earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 100 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 135 450, based on 3 811 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

mechaniker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 786
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 668
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 927
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 900
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 77 175
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 77 440
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 83 962
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 71 158

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 883. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechaniker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 883
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 116
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 450
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 71 044
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 70 204. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 026 per year.

Salary trend

mechaniker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 025
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 527
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 204
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 026
Average salary CHF 71 177
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechaniker 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 mechaniker, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 85 9951 job
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 82 7504 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 53512 jobs
  4. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 79 9083 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 79 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 78 00071 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 78 00010 jobs
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 00044 jobs
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 76 16427 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 20022 jobs

Salary by cantons for mechaniker

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

mechaniker

CHF 71 100

average salary

Salary by canton

mechaniker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 77 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 000
Berne average salary CHF 72 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 77 239
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 800
Geneva average salary CHF 65 000
Glarus average salary CHF 70 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 250
Jura average salary CHF 66 300
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 550
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 781
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 71 100
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 68 125
Solothurn average salary CHF 71 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 725
Thurgau average salary CHF 73 440
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 67 600
Valais average salary CHF 75 500
Zug average salary CHF 81 900
Zurich average salary CHF 75 000
Average salary CHF 71 100