cook salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 54 356

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How much does a cook earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time cook earns an average gross salary of CHF 54 356 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 110 000, based on 396 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

cook, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 50 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 50 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 53 300
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 53 150
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 57 890
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 57 606
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 57 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 56 004
Average salary CHF 54 356

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 47 950. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 57 108 per year.

Salary by work experience

cook, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 47 950
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 50 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 108
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 56 400
Average salary CHF 54 356
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 54 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 56 364 per year.

Salary trend

cook, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 364
Average salary CHF 54 356

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cook is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 114 908 annually. Followed by Industry various and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cook, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 114 908Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 61 366Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 60 0001 job
  4. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 54 1718 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 54 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 51 854Set up Job Alert
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 46 4362 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 40 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 33 3841 job
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 32 700Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for cook

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

GE

Geneva

cook

CHF 54 355

average salary

Salary by canton

cook

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 59 800
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 62 400
Berne average salary CHF 57 048
Basel Land average salary CHF 57 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 900
Geneva average salary CHF 54 355
Glarus average salary CHF 57 100
Grisons average salary CHF 55 000
Jura average salary CHF 55 432
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 605
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 55 967
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 58 305
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 363
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 57 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 415
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 032
Thurgau average salary CHF 56 083
Ticino average salary CHF 49 100
Uri average salary CHF 57 200
Vaud average salary CHF 56 000
Valais average salary CHF 54 790
Zug average salary CHF 57 460
Zurich average salary CHF 59 165
Average salary CHF 57 183