catering specialist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 55 900

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How much does a catering specialist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time catering specialist earns an average gross salary of CHF 55 900 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 11 070 to CHF 115 000, based on 467 entries.
  • Updated 6 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

catering specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 52 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 54 600
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 54 600
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 57 600
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 60 321
Women: 55+average salary CHF 60 450
Average salary CHF 55 900

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 61 100 per year.

Salary by work experience

catering specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 100
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 440
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 800
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 61 100
Average salary CHF 55 900
+13%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for catering specialist have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 56 600. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 59 800 per year.

Salary trend

catering specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 600
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 085
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 200
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 800
Average salary CHF 55 900

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a catering specialist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 163 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for catering specialist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 163 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 112 0003 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 66 8007 jobs
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 66 5001 job
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 65 196Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 63 900Set up Job Alert
  8. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 59 250Set up Job Alert
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 57 245Set up Job Alert
  10. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 55 2001 job

Salary by cantons for catering specialist

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

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Throughout Switzerland

catering specialist

CHF 55 900

average salary

Salary by canton

catering specialist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 54 600
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 60 192
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 60 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 53 526
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 55 900
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 55 450
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 54 600
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 54 600
Average salary CHF 55 900