butcher salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 63 924

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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 63 924 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 412 to CHF 127 920, based on 171 entries.
  • Updated 7 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 56 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 400
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 64 900
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 65 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 68 459
Average salary CHF 63 924

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 69 849 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 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 763
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 849
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 69 500
Average salary CHF 63 924
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 62 444. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 65 812 per year.

Salary trend

butcher, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 415
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 444
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 812
Average salary CHF 63 924

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. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 68 640Set up Job Alert
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 67 518Set up Job Alert
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 64 557Set up Job Alert
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 63 48826 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 62 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 61 5009 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 59 0852 jobs

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 63 924

average salary

Salary by canton

butcher

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 62 400
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 60 974
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 333
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 61 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 62 400
Geneva average salary CHF 55 858
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 59 247
Jura average salary CHF 62 273
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 63 025
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 63 492
Schwyz average salary CHF 64 506
Thurgau average salary CHF 55 829
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 59 670
Valais average salary CHF 57 600
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 63 924
Average salary CHF 60 196