maintenance technician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 74 337

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How much does a maintenance technician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time maintenance technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 74 337 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 145 000, based on 1 805 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

maintenance technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 64 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 457
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 531
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 858
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 78 925
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 79 902
Men: 55+average salary CHF 88 576
Women: 55+average salary CHF 67 200
Average salary CHF 74 335

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 69 251. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

maintenance technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 251
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 837
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 470
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 864
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 87 000
Average salary CHF 74 328
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for maintenance technician have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 74 833. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 383 per year.

Salary trend

maintenance technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 833
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 433
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 383
Average salary CHF 74 326

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a maintenance technician is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 95 500 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for maintenance technician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 95 50054 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 87 22817 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 86 000121 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 83 5802 jobs
  6. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 82 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Insurance
    CHF 80 3003 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 80 0001 job
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 79 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 575Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for maintenance technician

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

maintenance technician

CHF 74 338

average salary

Salary by canton

maintenance technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 83 592
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 77 244
Basel Land average salary CHF 87 763
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 875
Fribourg average salary CHF 75 200
Geneva average salary CHF 71 616
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 70 700
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 535
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 80 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 78 911
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 82 645
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 377
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 78 000
Valais average salary CHF 74 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 80 207
Average salary CHF 74 338