chef cuisinier salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 70 126

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How much does a chef cuisinier earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chef cuisinier earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 126 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 20 000 to CHF 130 018, based on 3 393 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 cuisinier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 371
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 63 434
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 63 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 222
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 931
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 70 167

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 887. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chef cuisinier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 423
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 887
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 548
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 779
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 70 139
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 000 per year.

Salary trend

chef cuisinier, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 222
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 233
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 70 117

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chef cuisinier is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 113 000 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chef cuisinier, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 113 00030 jobs
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 79 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 78 6508 jobs
  5. Industry various
    CHF 78 000105 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 77 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Education
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 71 5001 job

Salary by cantons for chef cuisinier

The top two high-paying cantons for chef cuisinier 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 cuisinier

CHF 70 138

average salary

Salary by canton

chef cuisinier

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 75 506
Bern average salary CHF 73 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 71 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 71 110
Geneva average salary CHF 63 664
Glarus average salary CHF 80 500
Grisons average salary CHF 72 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 79 250
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 67 200
Nidwalden average salary CHF 74 421
Obwalden average salary CHF 62 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 77 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 440
Solothurn average salary CHF 71 727
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 800
Ticino average salary CHF 75 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 325
Valais average salary CHF 66 000
Zug average salary CHF 78 864
Zurich average salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 70 138