chef de département salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 109 850

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How much does a chef de département earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time chef de département earns an average gross salary of CHF 109 850 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 42 000 to CHF 234 000, based on 623 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

chef de département, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 640
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 075
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 92 300
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 524
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 113 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 110 833
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 129 055
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 128 878
Men: 55+average salary CHF 126 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 126 500
Average salary CHF 109 850

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 94 550. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 127 050 per year.

Salary by work experience

chef de département, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 550
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 155
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 127 050
Average salary CHF 109 907
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chef de département have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 107 442. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 115 000 per year.

Salary trend

chef de département, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 442
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 109 880

Jobs for chef de département

More jobs for this profession

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chef de département is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 160 000 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chef de département, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 157 0003 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 145 840Set up Job Alert
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 141 550Set up Job Alert
  5. Utilities
    CHF 126 9714 jobs
  6. Education
    CHF 126 75011 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 120 00062 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 117 69220 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 117 0002 jobs
  10. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 112 800Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chef de département

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

ZH

Zurich

chef de département

CHF 109 950

average salary

Salary by canton

chef de département

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 96 863
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 96 298
Basel Land average salary CHF 100 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 118 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 106 000
Geneva average salary CHF 94 250
Glarus average salary CHF 101 805
Grisons average salary CHF 93 160
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 96 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 100 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 100 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 100 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 103 045
Solothurn average salary CHF 100 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 94 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 92 820
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 102 742
Valais average salary CHF 91 975
Zug average salary CHF 116 375
Zurich average salary CHF 109 950
Average salary CHF 100 811