butcher salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 60 373

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How much does a butcher earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time butcher earns an average gross salary of CHF 60 373 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 134 400, based on 1 331 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

butcher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 54 826
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 54 701
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 62 400
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 66 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 66 549
Women: 55+average salary CHF 66 549
Average salary CHF 60 373

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 57 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 67 534 per year.

Salary by work experience

butcher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 800
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 695
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 667
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 67 534
Average salary CHF 60 373
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 61 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 63 304 per year.

Salary trend

butcher, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 977
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 304
Average salary CHF 60 373
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a butcher is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 77 500 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for butcher, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 77 50012 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 71 250Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 67 6001 job
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 66 950Set up Job Alert
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 65 448Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 63 488Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 63 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 62 400Set up Job Alert
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 62 200Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for butcher

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

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Throughout Switzerland

butcher

CHF 60 373

average salary

Salary by canton

butcher

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 63 256
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 61 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 833
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 61 100
Fribourg average salary CHF 62 200
Geneva average salary CHF 55 200
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 59 400
Jura average salary CHF 61 136
Lucerne average salary CHF 59 595
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 59 250
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 63 025
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 63 492
Schwyz average salary CHF 64 506
Thurgau average salary CHF 56 839
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 59 865
Valais average salary CHF 57 600
Zug average salary CHF 63 390
Zurich average salary CHF 64 362
Average salary CHF 60 373