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executive chef salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 70 000

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How much does a executive chef earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time executive chef earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 13 000 to CHF 130 000, based on 503 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

executive chef, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 53 732
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 53 402
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 60 284
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 007
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 72 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 75 075
Women: 55+average salary CHF 74 750
Average salary CHF 70 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 55 575. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 74 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

executive chef, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 713
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 575
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 400
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 512
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 919
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 74 000
Average salary CHF 70 000
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 71 500. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 500 per year.

Salary trend

executive chef, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
Average salary CHF 70 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a executive chef is Education, with an average salary of CHF 93 655 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for executive chef, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 93 655Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 91 0002 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 86 038Set up Job Alert
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 84 929Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 83 8911 job
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 70 560Set up Job Alert
  7. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 67 9607 jobs
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 66 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Insurance
    CHF 62 075Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 62 0003 jobs

Salary by cantons for executive chef

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

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Vaud

executive chef

CHF 70 000

average salary

Salary by canton

executive chef

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 72 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 75 506
Berne average salary CHF 73 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 71 500
Geneva average salary CHF 63 909
Glarus average salary CHF 80 500
Grisons average salary CHF 73 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 79 501
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 150
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 62 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 77 450
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 440
Solothurn average salary CHF 72 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 71 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 650
Ticino average salary CHF 72 000
Uri average salary CHF 66 965
Vaud average salary CHF 70 000
Valais average salary CHF 66 000
Zug average salary CHF 79 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 70 156