electricien salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 368

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How much does a electricien earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time electricien earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 368 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 133 900, based on 6 358 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

electricien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 728
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 700
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 005
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 009
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 341
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 77 951
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 195
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 68 413

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 613. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 615 per year.

Salary by work experience

electricien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 613
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 401
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 023
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 073
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 615
Average salary CHF 68 380
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 69 489. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 044 per year.

Salary trend

electricien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 426
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 489
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 044
Average salary CHF 68 377

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a electricien 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 electricien, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 102 5553 jobs
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 81 9002 jobs
  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 440169 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 600163 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 electricien

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

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Throughout Switzerland

electricien

CHF 68 375

average salary

Salary by canton

electricien

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 70 329
Basel Land average salary CHF 69 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 944
Fribourg average salary CHF 69 275
Geneva average salary CHF 67 536
Glarus average salary CHF 66 300
Grisons average salary CHF 70 000
Jura average salary CHF 65 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
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 70 580
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 122
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 917
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 750
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 500
Vaud average salary CHF 68 250
Valais average salary CHF 67 600
Zug average salary CHF 71 500
Zurich average salary CHF 72 306
Average salary CHF 68 375