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chef cook salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 70 204

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How much does a chef cook earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chef cook earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 204 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 139 073, based on 3 748 entries.
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  • 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

chef cook, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 380
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 63 116
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 62 718
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 314
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 250
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 944
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 70 199

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chef cook, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 766
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 933
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 565
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 867
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 70 215
+19%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 000 per year.

Salary trend

chef cook, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 160
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 70 199
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chef cook is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 172 800 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chef cook, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 172 800Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 113 00037 jobs
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 86 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 85 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 038Set up Job Alert
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 78 650Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 78 068Set up Job Alert
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Industry various
    CHF 72 19290 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chef cook

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

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Throughout Switzerland

chef cook

CHF 70 198

average salary

Salary by canton

chef cook

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 72 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 75 506
Bern average salary CHF 73 066
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 71 500
Geneva average salary CHF 64 084
Glarus average salary CHF 80 500
Grisons average salary CHF 74 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 79 501
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 300
Nidwalden average salary CHF 75 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 62 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 77 450
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 71 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 72 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 650
Ticino average salary CHF 72 000
Uri average salary CHF 66 965
Vaud average salary CHF 69 828
Valais average salary CHF 66 000
Zug average salary CHF 79 000
Zurich average salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 70 198