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sous-chef salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 65 000

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How much does a sous-chef earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time sous-chef earns an average gross salary of CHF 65 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 112 000, based on 914 entries.
  • Updated 9 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

sous-chef, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 64 800
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 67 200
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 67 133
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 69 360
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 69 360
Men: 55+average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 71 500
Average salary CHF 65 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 005. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 69 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

sous-chef, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 005
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 946
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 431
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 69 000
Average salary CHF 65 000
+11%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for sous-chef have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 65 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 68 900 per year.

Salary trend

sous-chef, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 900
Average salary CHF 65 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a sous-chef is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 254 450 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for sous-chef, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Insurance
    CHF 254 450Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 112 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 70026 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 75 50014 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 72 00024 jobs
  6. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 68 5002 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 67 0803 jobs
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 67 0001 job
  10. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 65 00044 jobs

Salary by cantons for sous-chef

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

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Throughout Switzerland

sous-chef

CHF 65 000

average salary

Salary by canton

sous-chef

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 650
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 65 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 018
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 700
Geneva average salary CHF 62 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 62 400
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 65 650
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 54 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 71 573
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 65 750
Valais average salary CHF 56 800
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 69 775
Average salary CHF 65 000