techniker salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 76 018

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How much does a techniker earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time techniker earns an average gross salary of CHF 76 018 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 145 000, based on 3 776 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

techniker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 133
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 659
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 668
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 705
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 186
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 900
Women: 55+average salary CHF 86 521
Average salary CHF 76 041

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 012 per year.

Salary by work experience

techniker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 817
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 236
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 948
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 012
Average salary CHF 76 048
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 77 807. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary trend

techniker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 850
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 162
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 807
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 76 039
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a techniker is Education, with an average salary of CHF 88 349 annually. Followed by Insurance and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for techniker, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 88 34910 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 86 4002 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 82 75043 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 82 00047 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 81 6003 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 80 75165 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 80 60043 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 00041 jobs
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 79 5002 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 79 000125 jobs

Salary by cantons for techniker

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

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Throughout Switzerland

techniker

CHF 76 020

average salary

Salary by canton

techniker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 78 850
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 75 400
Berne average salary CHF 78 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 82 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 80 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 700
Geneva average salary CHF 74 130
Glarus average salary CHF 79 000
Grisons average salary CHF 71 500
Jura average salary CHF 75 600
Lucerne average salary CHF 78 750
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 78 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 62 450
St. Gallen average salary CHF 78 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 78 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 78 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 000
Ticino average salary CHF 68 600
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 75 600
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 79 300
Zurich average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 76 020