electricien salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 331

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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 68 331 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 133 733, based on 6 262 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 63 656
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 672
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 69 997
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 73 998
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 008
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 247
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 77 976
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 130
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 68 314

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 63 567. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

electricien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 567
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 320
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 042
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 805
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 073
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 600
Average salary CHF 68 321
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 68 250. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 669 per year.

Salary trend

electricien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 200
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 144
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 669
Average salary CHF 68 318

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 55510 jobs
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 81 9003 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 440188 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 600330 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 74 0007 jobs
  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 68 345

average salary

Salary by canton

electricien

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 69 769
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 66 885
Bern average salary CHF 70 284
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 950
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 610
Fribourg average salary CHF 69 275
Geneva average salary CHF 68 310
Glarus average salary CHF 66 300
Grisons average salary CHF 70 175
Jura average salary CHF 65 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 650
Nidwalden average salary CHF 68 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 865
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 676
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 061
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 401
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 67 400
Zug average salary CHF 71 500
Zurich average salary CHF 72 115
Average salary CHF 68 345