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mécanicien salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 66 733

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How much does a mécanicien earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time mécanicien earns an average gross salary of CHF 66 733 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 24 000 to CHF 115 000, based on 185 entries.
  • Updated 12 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

mécanicien, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 575
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 47 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 795
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 73 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 66 733

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 335. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 77 890 per year.

Salary by work experience

mécanicien, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 335
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 028
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 250
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 77 890
Average salary CHF 66 733
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 69 300. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 69 450 per year.

Salary trend

mécanicien, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 450
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 300
Average salary CHF 66 733
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mécanicien is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 90 837 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mécanicien, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 90 8373 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 90 0003 jobs
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 84 3054 jobs
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 80 0009 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 9512 jobs
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 70 660Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 69 6005 jobs
  8. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 69 0001 job
  9. Utilities
    CHF 68 1242 jobs
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 67 3003 jobs

Salary by cantons for mécanicien

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

VD

Vaud

mécanicien

CHF 66 733

average salary

Salary by canton

mécanicien

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