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butcher salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 64 900

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How much does a butcher earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time butcher earns an average gross salary of CHF 64 900 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 412 to CHF 127 920, based on 176 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

butcher, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 186
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 186
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 64 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 64 800
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 69 245
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 66 300
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 67 600
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 100
Men: 55+average salary CHF 74 919
Women: 55+average salary CHF 68 459
Average salary CHF 64 900

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 57 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 70 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

butcher, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 331
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 763
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 849
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 64 900
+19%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 61 463. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 67 301 per year.

Salary trend

butcher, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 415
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 463
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 301
Average salary CHF 64 900
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a butcher is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 142 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for butcher, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 142 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 77 393Set up Job Alert
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 67 518Set up Job Alert
  5. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 66 8202 jobs
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 65 7152 jobs
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 63 62232 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 62 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 61 50012 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 59 085Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for butcher

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

ZH

Zurich

butcher

CHF 64 900

average salary

Salary by canton

butcher

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 62 828
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 60 974
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 667
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 61 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 62 400
Geneva average salary CHF 55 200
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 59 247
Jura average salary CHF 61 136
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 612
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 59 250
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 63 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 63 492
Schwyz average salary CHF 64 506
Thurgau average salary CHF 56 839
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 59 788
Valais average salary CHF 57 600
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 64 900
Average salary CHF 60 348