electrician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 357

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How much does a electrician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time electrician earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 357 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 133 900, based on 6 336 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

electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 671
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 694
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 69 999
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 73 996
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 73 998
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 464
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 195
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 68 333

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 563. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 653 per year.

Salary by work experience

electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 563
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 388
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 007
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 910
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 072
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 653
Average salary CHF 68 378
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for electrician have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 69 494. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 002 per year.

Salary trend

electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 446
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 494
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 002
Average salary CHF 68 386

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a electrician is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 102 555 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 102 5553 jobs
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 81 900Set up Job Alert
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 78 750Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 77 025Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 76 440121 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 600160 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 75 250Set up Job Alert
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 74 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 900Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for electrician

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

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Throughout Switzerland

electrician

CHF 68 377

average salary

Salary by canton

electrician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 66 885
Bern average salary CHF 70 314
Basel Land average salary CHF 69 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 777
Fribourg average salary CHF 69 300
Geneva average salary CHF 67 760
Glarus average salary CHF 66 300
Grisons average salary CHF 70 000
Jura average salary CHF 65 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 066
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 650
Nidwalden average salary CHF 68 575
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 865
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 794
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 061
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 401
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 500
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 500
Vaud average salary CHF 68 250
Valais average salary CHF 67 400
Zug average salary CHF 71 500
Zurich average salary CHF 72 289
Average salary CHF 68 377