auto body technician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 756

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How much does a auto body technician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time auto body technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 756 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 24 000 to CHF 110 000, based on 660 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

auto body technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 778
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 69 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 67 476
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 63 488
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 77 368
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 75 524
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 75 524
Men: 55+average salary CHF 79 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 68 804

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 79 300 per year.

Salary by work experience

auto body technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 425
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 772
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 79 300
Average salary CHF 68 877
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for auto body technician have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 68 131. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 000 per year.

Salary trend

auto body technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 131
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 68 708

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a auto body technician is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 93 800 annually. Followed by Utilities and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for auto body technician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 93 800Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 80 0004 jobs
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 74 400Set up Job Alert
  4. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 72 0002 jobs
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 71 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 69 5001 job
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 68 962Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 68 250Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 68 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for auto body technician

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

auto body technician

CHF 68 596

average salary

Salary by canton

auto body technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 68 575
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 72 075
Basel Land average salary CHF 69 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 76 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 65 000
Geneva average salary CHF 71 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 71 500
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 568
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 67 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 65 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 71 750
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 74 100
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 65 500
Valais average salary CHF 65 000
Zug average salary CHF 81 050
Zurich average salary CHF 69 900
Average salary CHF 68 596