baker salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 60 000

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How much does a baker earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time baker earns an average gross salary of CHF 60 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 114 000, based on 204 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

baker, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 54 800
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 54 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 58 750
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 59 679
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 63 700
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 63 700
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 64 900
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 64 800
Men: 55+average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 60 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 53 560. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 65 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

baker, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 560
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 955
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 60 000
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 60 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 61 150 per year.

Salary trend

baker, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 150
Average salary CHF 60 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a baker is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 86 900 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for baker, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 86 9001 job
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 78 0006 jobs
  3. Industry various
    CHF 65 0001 job
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 62 400Set up Job Alert
  5. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 59 6791 job
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 58 200Set up Job Alert
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 58 1752 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 58 00019 jobs
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 57 600Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 57 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for baker

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

ZH

Zurich

baker

CHF 60 000

average salary

Salary by canton

baker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 58 227
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 58 390
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 667
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 404
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 000
Geneva average salary CHF 54 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 61 000
Jura average salary CHF 54 723
Lucerne average salary CHF 60 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 54 750
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 58 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 61 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 62 482
Thurgau average salary CHF 56 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 56 350
Vaud average salary CHF 58 500
Valais average salary CHF 53 460
Zug average salary CHF 58 800
Zurich average salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 57 203