electrician salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 68 950

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How much does a electrician earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time electrician earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 950 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 130 000, based on 436 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

electrician, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 830
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 250
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 25 200
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 70 280
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 59 925
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 74 250
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 68 935

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 465. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 75 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

electrician, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 465
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 150
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
Average salary CHF 68 935
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 64 500. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 208 per year.

Salary trend

electrician, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 208
Average salary CHF 68 950

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a electrician is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 102 375 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for electrician, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 102 3751 job
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 81 9002 jobs
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 81 900Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 79 300Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 73 5002 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 0001 job
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 69 52114 jobs
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 68 4001 job

Salary by cantons for electrician

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

GE

Geneva

electrician

CHF 68 934

average salary

Salary by canton

electrician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 69 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 66 885
Berne average salary CHF 70 225
Basel Land average salary CHF 69 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 610
Fribourg average salary CHF 69 200
Geneva average salary CHF 68 934
Glarus average salary CHF 66 300
Grisons average salary CHF 70 175
Jura average salary CHF 64 537
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 151
Nidwalden average salary CHF 68 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 865
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 676
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 68 400
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 885
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 375
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 500
Vaud average salary CHF 68 040
Valais average salary CHF 67 400
Zug average salary CHF 71 500
Zurich average salary CHF 72 091
Average salary CHF 68 251