mechanic salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 66 846

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How much does a mechanic earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time mechanic earns an average gross salary of CHF 66 846 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 24 000 to CHF 115 000, based on 175 entries.
  • Updated 6 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

mechanic, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 075
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 75 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 66 846

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 671. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 77 890 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanic, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 671
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 250
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 77 890
Average salary CHF 66 846
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 67 300. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 69 800 per year.

Salary trend

mechanic, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 300
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 800
Average salary CHF 66 846

Jobs for mechanic

More jobs for this profession

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanic 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 mechanic, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 90 8374 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 90 0004 jobs
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 84 30513 jobs
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 80 00016 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 9511 job
  6. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 70 660Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 12521 jobs
  8. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 69 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Utilities
    CHF 67 9472 jobs
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 67 3006 jobs

Salary by cantons for mechanic

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

VD

Vaud

mechanic

CHF 66 846

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanic

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 77 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 300
Berne average salary CHF 72 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 76 244
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 800
Geneva average salary CHF 67 200
Glarus average salary CHF 71 400
Grisons average salary CHF 65 500
Jura average salary CHF 64 407
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 67 925
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 825
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 66 846
Valais average salary CHF 74 800
Zug average salary CHF 81 900
Zurich average salary CHF 74 801
Average salary CHF 71 015