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cook salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 56 000

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How much does a cook earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time cook earns an average gross salary of CHF 56 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 102 375, based on 632 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

cook, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 52 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 860
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 55 290
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 55 290
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 59 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 58 999
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 56 000

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 51 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 63 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

cook, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 800
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 880
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 63 600
Average salary CHF 56 000
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 55 750. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 59 150 per year.

Salary trend

cook, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 750
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 150
Average salary CHF 56 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cook is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 72 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cook, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 68 736Set up Job Alert
  3. Education
    CHF 65 0501 job
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 63 31010 jobs
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 61 655Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 61 024Set up Job Alert
  7. Insurance
    CHF 57 0001 job
  8. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 55 9008 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 52 920Set up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 50 0001 job

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.

VD

Vaud

cook

CHF 56 000

average salary

Salary by canton

cook

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 59 850
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 62 400
Berne average salary CHF 57 196
Basel Land average salary CHF 57 800
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 966
Geneva average salary CHF 54 564
Glarus average salary CHF 57 200
Grisons average salary CHF 55 100
Jura average salary CHF 55 716
Lucerne average salary CHF 59 362
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 140
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 58 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 719
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 57 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 800
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 216
Thurgau average salary CHF 57 000
Ticino average salary CHF 49 100
Uri average salary CHF 57 200
Vaud average salary CHF 56 000
Valais average salary CHF 55 000
Zug average salary CHF 57 600
Zurich average salary CHF 59 548
Average salary CHF 57 205