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chef salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 103 150

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How much does a chef earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time chef earns an average gross salary of CHF 103 150 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 32 000 to CHF 208 240, based on 194 entries.
  • Updated 5 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

chef, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 600
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 140 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 75 400
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 101 791
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 101 791
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 119 792
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 121 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 116 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 112 000
Average salary CHF 103 150

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 116 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

chef, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 600
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 116 500
Average salary CHF 103 150
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 103 805. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 105 000 per year.

Salary trend

chef, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 530
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 805
Average salary CHF 103 150
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chef is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 267 000 annually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chef, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 267 0007 jobs
  2. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 152 0001 job
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 141 00018 jobs
  4. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 130 00012 jobs
  5. Education
    CHF 128 42323 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 115 775Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 113 40057 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 109 36928 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 104 52054 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 103 300116 jobs

Salary by cantons for chef

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

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Vaud

chef

CHF 103 150

average salary

Salary by canton

chef

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 80 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 96 133
Basel Land average salary CHF 103 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 90 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 100 000
Geneva average salary CHF 99 750
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 75 600
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 99 375
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 100 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 88 289
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 94 185
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 93 750
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 103 150
Valais average salary CHF 97 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 94 309
Average salary CHF 95 852