Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
waiter, Throughout Switzerland
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 48 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 48 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 50 956
Women: 25-35median CHF 50 827
Men: 35-45median CHF 53 003
Women: 35-45median CHF 53 103
Men: 45-55median CHF 54 007
Women: 45-55median CHF 54 003
Men: 55+median CHF 54 600
Women: 55+median CHF 54 600
median CHF 51 551
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a waiter relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 49 865. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 55 949 per year.
Salary by work experience
waiter, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 49 865
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 50 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 51 005
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 52 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 53 811
21+ yearsmedian CHF 55 949
median CHF 51 477
+12%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for waiter have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 53 925. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 54 600 per year.
The highest paying industry for a waiter is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 92 780 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for waiter, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 92 7801 job
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 92 500Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 87 75071 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 76 00014 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 70 400Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 66 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 65 0504 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 65 0001 job
Insurance
CHF 64 500385 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 63 7006 jobs
Salary by cantons for waiter
The top two high-paying cantons for waiter are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
