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electrician salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 68 250

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How much does a electrician earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time electrician earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 250 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 21 600 to CHF 104 367, based on 509 entries.
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  • 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

electrician, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 770
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 424
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 424
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 71 669
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 46 560
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 74 259
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 73 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 68 250

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 540. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 79 756 per year.

Salary by work experience

electrician, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 540
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 300
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 79 756
Average salary CHF 68 250
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 67 804. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 000 per year.

Salary trend

electrician, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 260
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 804
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 68 250
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a electrician is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 120 500 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for electrician, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 120 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 83 2952 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 78 7501 job
  4. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 77 2941 job
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 76 9009 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 2704 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 077Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 9251 job
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 69 3003 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 69 1307 jobs

Salary by cantons for electrician

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

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Vaud

electrician

CHF 68 250

average salary

Salary by canton

electrician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 66 885
Berne average salary CHF 70 374
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 225
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 944
Fribourg average salary CHF 69 300
Geneva average salary CHF 67 985
Glarus average salary CHF 67 825
Grisons average salary CHF 70 000
Jura average salary CHF 65 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 066
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 089
Nidwalden average salary CHF 68 575
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 865
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 863
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 780
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 176
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 917
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 750
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 500
Vaud average salary CHF 68 250
Valais average salary CHF 67 600
Zug average salary CHF 71 500
Zurich average salary CHF 72 405
Average salary CHF 68 468