cook salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 54 556

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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 54 556 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 110 000, based on 412 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

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 54 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 53 721
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 58 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 57 890
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 56 502
Women: 55+average salary CHF 56 002
Average salary CHF 54 565

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 57 780 per year.

Salary by work experience

cook, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 47 950
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 50 450
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 780
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 56 700
Average salary CHF 54 556
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 54 567. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 57 600 per year.

Salary trend

cook, Geneva

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 500
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 567
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 600
Average salary CHF 54 565

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 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 56 250Set up Job Alert
  5. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 54 5116 jobs
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 51 854Set up Job Alert
  7. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 50 4001 job
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 46 436Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 40 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 33 384Set 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 54 558

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 57 190
Basel Land average salary CHF 57 800
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 900
Geneva average salary CHF 54 558
Glarus average salary CHF 57 100
Grisons average salary CHF 55 000
Jura average salary CHF 55 716
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 952
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 56 128
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 58 305
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 683
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 57 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 607
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 032
Thurgau average salary CHF 56 967
Ticino average salary CHF 49 100
Uri average salary CHF 57 200
Vaud average salary CHF 56 001
Valais average salary CHF 55 000
Zug average salary CHF 57 460
Zurich average salary CHF 59 379
Average salary CHF 57 202