electricien salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 345

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How much does a electricien earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time electricien earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 345 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 800 to CHF 133 900, based on 1 011 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

electricien, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 959
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 250
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 231
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 604
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 82 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 204
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 204
Average salary CHF 72 398

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 520. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

electricien, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 520
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 900
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 72 422
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 75 237. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 77 805 per year.

Salary trend

electricien, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 237
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 805
Average salary CHF 72 430
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a electricien is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for electricien, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 150 0007 jobs
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 95 5761 job
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 90 0901 job
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Insurance
    CHF 81 250Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 9007 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 75 0753 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 74 50011 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 73 500323 jobs

Salary by cantons for electricien

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

ZH

Zurich

electricien

CHF 72 345

average salary

Salary by canton

electricien

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 63 195
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 68 361
Berne average salary CHF 70 474
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 225
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 972
Fribourg average salary CHF 69 300
Geneva average salary CHF 68 250
Glarus average salary CHF 67 825
Grisons average salary CHF 70 000
Jura average salary CHF 65 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 528
Nidwalden average salary CHF 68 900
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 865
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 998
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 71 190
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 415
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 69 379
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 500
Vaud average salary CHF 68 463
Valais average salary CHF 67 600
Zug average salary CHF 71 090
Zurich average salary CHF 72 345
Average salary CHF 68 772