electrician salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 67 589

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How much does a electrician earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time electrician earns an average gross salary of CHF 67 589 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 20 000 to CHF 100 000, based on 170 entries.
  • Updated 18 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

electrician, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 64 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 426
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 250
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 20 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 69 650
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 73 688
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 67 589

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 473. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 73 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

electrician, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 473
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 105
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 625
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 750
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 73 350
Average salary CHF 67 589
+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 67 610. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 68 451 per year.

Salary trend

electrician, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 383
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 610
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 451
Average salary CHF 67 589

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a electrician is Education, with an average salary of CHF 90 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for electrician, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 90 00082 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 70 1752 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 68 1377 jobs
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 68 125Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 65 57215 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 65 4008 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A11 jobs

Salary by cantons for electrician

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

BS

Basel-Stadt

electrician

CHF 67 589

average salary

Salary by canton

electrician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 69 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 66 885
Bern average salary CHF 70 233
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 900
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 589
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 900
Geneva average salary CHF 69 300
Glarus average salary CHF 66 300
Grisons average salary CHF 70 350
Jura average salary CHF 64 537
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 075
Nidwalden average salary CHF 68 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 865
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 676
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 68 400
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 401
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 250
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 250
Vaud average salary CHF 68 020
Valais average salary CHF 67 400
Zug average salary CHF 71 090
Zurich average salary CHF 72 076
Average salary CHF 68 281