chief mechanic salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 91 000

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How much does a chief mechanic earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chief mechanic earns an average gross salary of CHF 91 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 170 000, based on 143 entries.
  • Updated 5 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

chief mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 925
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 86 775
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 99 875
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 95 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 91 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 99 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 400
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 800
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 99 000
Average salary CHF 91 000
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief mechanic have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 90 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 96 251 per year.

Salary trend

chief mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 525
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 251
Average salary CHF 91 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief mechanic is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Recruitment agency / Staffing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 110 0002 jobs
  3. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 106 750Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 101 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 99 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 96 817Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 95 8532 jobs
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 95 750Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 91 250Set up Job Alert
  10. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 87 200Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chief mechanic

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

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Throughout Switzerland

chief mechanic

CHF 91 000

average salary

Salary by canton

chief mechanic

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 85 762
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 91 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 81 650
Average salary CHF 91 000