mechanic salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 75 000

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How much does a mechanic earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time mechanic earns an average gross salary of CHF 75 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 22 000 to CHF 120 000, based on 369 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

mechanic, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 71 750
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 250
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 84 632
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 125
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 125
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 75 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanic, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 050
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 610
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 400
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
Average salary CHF 74 958
+34%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 74 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 882 per year.

Salary trend

mechanic, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 882
Average salary CHF 74 875

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanic is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 102 000 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanic, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 102 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 92 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 86 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 80 00017 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 80 000103 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 77 56012 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 76 24512 jobs
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 76 18617 jobs
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 76 11044 jobs
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 76 0005 jobs

Salary by cantons for mechanic

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

ZH

Zurich

mechanic

CHF 74 937

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanic

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 590
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 300
Berne average salary CHF 72 150
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 800
Geneva average salary CHF 67 400
Glarus average salary CHF 70 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 500
Jura average salary CHF 64 407
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 900
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 67 600
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 800
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 800
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 923
Valais average salary CHF 75 400
Zug average salary CHF 81 900
Zurich average salary CHF 74 937
Average salary CHF 71 015