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mechanic salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 71 000

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How much does a mechanic earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time mechanic earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 28 100 to CHF 110 500, based on 204 entries.
  • Updated 10 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

mechanic, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 79 800
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 995
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 71 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 58 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 760 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanic, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 300
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 177
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 760
Average salary CHF 71 000
+46%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 74 300. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 77 805 per year.

Salary trend

mechanic, St. Gallen

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 807
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 300
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 805
Average salary CHF 71 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanic is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 90 001 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanic, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 90 0011 job
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 89 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 86 4582 jobs
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 78 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 78 450Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 78 324Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 76 4401 job
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 74 3003 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 72 0001 job
  10. Industry various
    CHF 71 00018 jobs

Salary by cantons for mechanic

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

SG

St. Gallen

mechanic

CHF 71 000

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanic

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 820
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 000
Berne average salary CHF 72 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 76 215
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 800
Geneva average salary CHF 65 091
Glarus average salary CHF 70 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 500
Jura average salary CHF 65 260
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 479
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 71 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 350
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 925
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 800
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 733
Valais average salary CHF 74 800
Zug average salary CHF 81 900
Zurich average salary CHF 75 000
Average salary CHF 71 053