Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
waiter, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 48 074
Women: 16-25median CHF 48 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 51 036
Women: 25-35median CHF 50 999
Men: 35-45median CHF 52 702
Women: 35-45median CHF 52 800
Men: 45-55median CHF 54 027
Women: 45-55median CHF 54 000
Men: 55+median CHF 54 600
Women: 55+median CHF 54 600
median CHF 51 597
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a waiter relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 49 873. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 55 811 per year.
Salary by work experience
waiter, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 49 873
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 50 025
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 51 350
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 52 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 53 478
21+ yearsmedian CHF 55 811
median CHF 51 557
+12%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for waiter have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 53 900. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 54 600 per year.
The highest paying industry for a waiter is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 92 780 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for waiter, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 92 78015 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 92 5007 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 87 7502 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 76 0003 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 70 400Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 68 9009 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 66 0001 job
Consulting various
CHF 65 050Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 65 0007 jobs
Insurance
CHF 64 5003 jobs
Salary by cantons for waiter
The top two high-paying cantons for waiter are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
