cook salary in Neuchâtel

Annual average salary

CHF 56 129

35k

74k

How much does a cook earn in Neuchâtel?

  • In Neuchâtel, a full-time cook earns an average gross salary of CHF 56 129 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 600 to CHF 96 000, based on 96 entries.
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

Support pay transparency, add your salary anonymously.

Add your salary anonymously and get our

Add your salary anonymously and get our free eBook "The Art of Salary Negotiation"

Get free access to salary data and help make salary more transparent and fair

Add salary

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, Neuchâtel

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 53 050
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 59 449
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 53 300
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 56 903
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 56 903
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 54 600
Women: 55+average salary CHF 30 000
Average salary CHF 56 129

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 52 850. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 65 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

cook, Neuchâtel

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 850
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 220
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 640
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 200
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 56 129
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 56 783. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 60 000 per year.

Salary trend

cook, Neuchâtel

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 640
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 783
Average salary CHF 56 129

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cook is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 57 600 annually. Followed by Catering / Hotel and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cook, Neuchâtel

Industry

Average salary

/

Jobs

  1. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 57 600Set up Job Alert
  2. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 56 1282 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 15 600Set up Job Alert
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 13 125Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  10. Utilities
    N/ASet 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.

NE

Neuchâtel

cook

CHF 56 128

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