sous-chef salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 65 250

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How much does a sous-chef earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time sous-chef earns an average gross salary of CHF 65 250 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 600 to CHF 103 272, based on 106 entries.
  • 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

sous-chef, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 946
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 63 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 62 999
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 68 250
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 68 250
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 67 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 67 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 65 250

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 71 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

sous-chef, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 478
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 946
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 946
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 71 400
Average salary CHF 65 250
+14%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 64 500. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 67 200 per year.

Salary trend

sous-chef, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 200
Average salary CHF 65 250

Jobs for sous-chef

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a sous-chef is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 83 000 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 sous-chef, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 83 0004 jobs
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 78 7002 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 75 0006 jobs
  4. Industry various
    CHF 68 4008 jobs
  5. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 67 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 66 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 65 00010 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 59 50014 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A1 job

Salary by cantons for sous-chef

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

VD

Vaud

sous-chef

CHF 65 250

average salary

Salary by canton

sous-chef

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 490
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 65 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 67 074
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 69 836
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 700
Geneva average salary CHF 62 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 61 800
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 65 650
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 54 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 71 573
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 65 250
Valais average salary CHF 56 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 69 153
Average salary CHF 65 000