restaurant server salary in Nidwalden

Annual average salary

CHF 52 938

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How much does a restaurant server earn in Nidwalden?

  • In Nidwalden, a full-time restaurant server earns an average gross salary of CHF 52 938 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 40 769 to CHF 77 350, based on 16 entries.
  • 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

restaurant server, Nidwalden

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 51 648
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 59 800
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 49 850
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 54 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 51 875
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 50 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 57 200
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 59 060
Average salary CHF 52 938

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 47 398. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 59 150 per year.

Salary by work experience

restaurant server, Nidwalden

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 47 398
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 150
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 49 850
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 537
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 59 059
Average salary CHF 52 938
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for restaurant server have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 51 875. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 59 800 per year.

Salary trend

restaurant server, Nidwalden

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 875
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 46 184
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 800
Average salary CHF 52 938

Jobs for restaurant server

More jobs for this profession

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a restaurant server is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 62 400 annually. Followed by Catering / Hotel and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for restaurant server, Nidwalden

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 62 4002 jobs
  2. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 51 87531 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A1 job
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  5. Consulting various
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  6. Education
    N/A2 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    N/A3 jobs
  9. Utilities
    N/A3 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    N/A4 jobs

Salary by cantons for restaurant server

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

NW

Nidwalden

restaurant server

CHF 52 937

average salary

Salary by canton

restaurant server

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 52 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 57 827
Berne average salary CHF 52 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 52 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 54 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 50 400
Geneva average salary CHF 50 253
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 51 941
Jura average salary CHF 47 040
Lucerne average salary CHF 52 416
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 47 672
Nidwalden average salary CHF 52 937
Obwalden average salary CHF 54 800
St. Gallen average salary CHF 52 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 52 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 53 480
Schwyz average salary CHF 54 625
Thurgau average salary CHF 54 600
Ticino average salary CHF 49 140
Uri average salary CHF 45 864
Vaud average salary CHF 50 000
Valais average salary CHF 48 000
Zug average salary CHF 55 000
Zurich average salary CHF 54 000
Average salary CHF 51 693