chief waiter salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 57 195

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How much does a chief waiter earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chief waiter earns an average gross salary of CHF 57 195 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 000 to CHF 133 171, based on 1 439 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

chief waiter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 53 520
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 53 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 55 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 55 820
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 58 131
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 57 244
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 61 750
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 065
Women: 55+average salary CHF 64 246
Average salary CHF 57 193

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 55 150. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 60 743 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief waiter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 966
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 150
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 620
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 60 743
Average salary CHF 57 188
+9%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 57 600. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 58 500 per year.

Salary trend

chief waiter, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 600
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 820
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
Average salary CHF 57 177

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief waiter is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 162 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief waiter, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 162 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 159 805Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 152 3723 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 148 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 132 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 125 515Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 123 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 122 333Set up Job Alert
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 106 024Set up Job Alert
  10. Education
    CHF 90 0006 jobs

Salary by cantons for chief waiter

The top two high-paying cantons for chief waiter 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 waiter

CHF 57 176

average salary

Salary by canton

chief waiter

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 58 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 56 652
Fribourg average salary CHF 58 500
Geneva average salary CHF 54 376
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 54 796
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 63 144
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 61 050
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 57 200
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 65 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 58 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 58 350
Valais average salary CHF 53 483
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 57 176