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sous-chef salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 69 775

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How much does a sous-chef earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time sous-chef earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 775 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 48 000 to CHF 101 179, based on 142 entries.
  • Updated 20 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

sous-chef, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 900
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 69 875
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 69 875
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 72 693
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 72 693
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 69 775

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a sous-chef 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 70 284 per year.

Salary by work experience

sous-chef, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 495
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 284
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 69 363
Average salary CHF 69 775
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for sous-chef have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 70 369. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 500 per year.

Salary trend

sous-chef, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 369
Average salary CHF 69 775
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a sous-chef is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 76 700 annually. Followed by Utilities and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for sous-chef, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 7004 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 72 00018 jobs
  3. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 69 1536 jobs
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 63 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
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  6. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A2 jobs
  7. Consulting various
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  8. Education
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  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    N/A1 job
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    N/A1 job

Salary by cantons for sous-chef

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

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Zurich

sous-chef

CHF 69 775

average salary

Salary by canton

sous-chef

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 650
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 65 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 018
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 700
Geneva average salary CHF 62 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 62 400
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 65 650
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 54 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 71 573
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 65 750
Valais average salary CHF 56 800
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 69 775
Average salary CHF 65 000