cook salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 59 135

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How much does a cook earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time cook earns an average gross salary of CHF 59 135 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 120 000, based on 947 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

cook, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 54 824
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 54 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 63 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 62 790
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 66 100
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 59 139

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 67 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

cook, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 950
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 275
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 67 000
Average salary CHF 59 139
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 58 109. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 62 420 per year.

Salary trend

cook, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 250
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 109
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 420
Average salary CHF 59 177

Jobs for cook

More jobs for this profession

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cook is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 93 600 annually. Followed by Insurance and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cook, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 93 600Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 73 400Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 68 90011 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 66 50013 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 66 00010 jobs
  6. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 62 20051 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 60 0002 jobs
  9. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 58 80082 jobs
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 58 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for cook

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

ZH

Zurich

cook

CHF 59 179

average salary

Salary by canton

cook

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 58 966
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 62 400
Berne average salary CHF 57 007
Basel Land average salary CHF 56 933
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 370
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 966
Geneva average salary CHF 54 583
Glarus average salary CHF 57 200
Grisons average salary CHF 55 100
Jura average salary CHF 56 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 56 290
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 58 175
St. Gallen average salary CHF 58 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 56 700
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 607
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 016
Thurgau average salary CHF 55 100
Ticino average salary CHF 48 200
Uri average salary CHF 57 200
Vaud average salary CHF 55 887
Valais average salary CHF 54 750
Zug average salary CHF 57 330
Zurich average salary CHF 59 179
Average salary CHF 57 072