elektriker salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 600

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How much does a elektriker earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time elektriker earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 140 000, based on 1 047 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

elektriker, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 909
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 250
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 443
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 210
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 82 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 454
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 454
Average salary CHF 72 607

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a elektriker 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 85 256 per year.

Salary by work experience

elektriker, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 520
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 830
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 932
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 291
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 256
Average salary CHF 72 609
+30%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for elektriker 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 77 870 per year.

Salary trend

elektriker, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 237
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 870
Average salary CHF 72 620
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Highest-Paying industries

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

Highest-Paying industries for elektriker, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 150 0008 jobs
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 100 0008 jobs
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 95 576Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 90 090Set up Job Alert
  5. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 90 0001 job
  6. Insurance
    CHF 81 250Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 90010 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 0001 job
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 75 0757 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 74 7505 jobs

Salary by cantons for elektriker

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

ZH

Zurich

elektriker

CHF 72 600

average salary

Salary by canton

elektriker

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 70 580
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 250
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 917
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 66 150
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 585
Nidwalden average salary CHF 68 900
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 865
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 100
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 71 190
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 125
Thurgau average salary CHF 69 575
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 500
Vaud average salary CHF 68 424
Valais average salary CHF 67 600
Zug average salary CHF 71 295
Zurich average salary CHF 72 600
Average salary CHF 68 900