mechaniker salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 71 123

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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 71 123 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 120 to CHF 130 500, based on 3 462 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

mechaniker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 082
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 821
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 351
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 76 779
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 76 974
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 133
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 080
Men: 55+average salary CHF 83 076
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 71 066

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 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 83 981 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechaniker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 160
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 434
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 83 981
Average salary CHF 71 106
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 023 per year.

Salary trend

mechaniker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 848
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 544
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 023
Average salary CHF 71 062

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 995Set up Job Alert
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 80 5006 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 00045 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 79 50010 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 12075 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 78 000115 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 77 700495 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 88233 jobs
  9. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 75 0009 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 00029 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 71 038

average salary

Salary by canton

mechaniker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 77 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 300
Berne average salary CHF 72 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 76 472
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 800
Geneva average salary CHF 67 200
Glarus average salary CHF 71 400
Grisons average salary CHF 65 500
Jura average salary CHF 64 407
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 390
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 67 925
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 825
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 800
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 846
Valais average salary CHF 74 800
Zug average salary CHF 81 900
Zurich average salary CHF 74 801
Average salary CHF 71 038