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technician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 76 045

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How much does a technician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 76 045 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 145 000, based on 3 675 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

technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 133
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 559
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 619
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 351
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 86 233
Women: 55+average salary CHF 86 927
Average salary CHF 76 047

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 021 per year.

Salary by work experience

technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 489
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 892
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 050
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 021
Average salary CHF 76 021
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 77 841. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary trend

technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 841
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 062
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 841
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 76 102
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a technician is Education, with an average salary of CHF 88 349 annually. Followed by Insurance and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for technician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 88 349177 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 86 4008 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 82 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 82 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 81 600121 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 81 01216 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 80 60038 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 79 50013 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 78 80045 jobs

Salary by cantons for technician

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

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Throughout Switzerland

technician

CHF 76 078

average salary

Salary by canton

technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 79 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 75 075
Bern average salary CHF 78 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 82 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 81 503
Fribourg average salary CHF 81 900
Geneva average salary CHF 75 000
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 71 500
Jura average salary CHF 70 917
Lucerne average salary CHF 79 100
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 78 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 62 450
St. Gallen average salary CHF 78 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 78 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 78 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 000
Ticino average salary CHF 68 600
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 75 600
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 78 000
Zurich average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 76 078