service technician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 78 773

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How much does a service technician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time service technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 78 773 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 33 600 to CHF 124 000, based on 3 942 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

service technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 977
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 976
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 82 465
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 82 458
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 86 469
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 86 549
Men: 55+average salary CHF 88 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 88 000
Average salary CHF 78 809

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 156. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 854 per year.

Salary by work experience

service technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 156
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 029
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 830
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 807
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 854
Average salary CHF 78 767
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for service technician have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 79 175. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 84 453 per year.

Salary trend

service technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 580
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 033
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 175
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 453
Average salary CHF 78 769

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a service technician is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 87 191 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for service technician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 87 1913 jobs
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 85 0006 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 85 0003 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 84 5004 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 83 29411 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 82 00022 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 80 000131 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 80 000115 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 79 30080 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 78 201125 jobs

Salary by cantons for service technician

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

service technician

CHF 78 780

average salary

Salary by canton

service technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 80 033
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 78 532
Basel Land average salary CHF 81 900
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 80 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 80 000
Geneva average salary CHF 78 000
Glarus average salary CHF 64 311
Grisons average salary CHF 79 704
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 78 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 77 332
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 76 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 77 862
Schwyz average salary CHF 81 700
Thurgau average salary CHF 76 533
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 80 600
Valais average salary CHF 78 533
Zug average salary CHF 79 339
Zurich average salary CHF 80 258
Average salary CHF 78 780