electricien salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 764

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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 68 764 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 136 500, based on 6 618 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

electricien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 944
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 938
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 002
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 197
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 211
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 098
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 77 814
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 68 713

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 63 679. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 620 per year.

Salary by work experience

electricien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 679
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 519
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 217
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 513
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 620
Average salary CHF 68 786
+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 69 462. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 949 per year.

Salary trend

electricien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 377
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 462
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 949
Average salary CHF 68 713
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a electricien is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 102 555 annually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Media / Printing / Publishing 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 5557 jobs
  2. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 82 250Set up Job Alert
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 81 900Set 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. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 600134 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 75 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 000113 jobs
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 74 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 732Set 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 68 764

average salary

Salary by canton

electricien

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 63 195
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 68 361
Bern average salary CHF 70 474
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 225
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 930
Fribourg average salary CHF 69 300
Geneva average salary CHF 68 250
Glarus average salary CHF 67 825
Grisons average salary CHF 70 000
Jura average salary CHF 65 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 528
Nidwalden average salary CHF 68 575
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 865
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 996
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 71 190
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 415
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 69 249
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 500
Vaud average salary CHF 68 424
Valais average salary CHF 67 600
Zug average salary CHF 71 295
Zurich average salary CHF 72 456
Average salary CHF 68 764