pilot salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 100 400

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How much does a pilot earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time pilot earns an average gross salary of CHF 100 400 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 42 000 to CHF 279 996, based on 184 entries.
  • Updated 25 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

pilot, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 95 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 86 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 94 575
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 132 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 100 400

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 91 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

pilot, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 368
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 604
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 124 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
Average salary CHF 100 400
+54%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 105 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 121 000 per year.

Salary trend

pilot, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 121 000
Average salary CHF 100 400

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a pilot is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 360 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for pilot, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 360 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 222 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 210 0003 jobs
  4. Industry various
    CHF 110 00019 jobs
  5. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 106 682Set up Job Alert
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 101 00012 jobs
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 100 0005 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 100 0003 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 100 0005 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 91 0004 jobs

Salary by cantons for pilot

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

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Throughout Switzerland

pilot

CHF 100 400

average salary

Salary by canton

pilot

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 109 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 103 000
Average salary CHF 100 400