cook salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 54 600

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How much does a cook earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time cook earns an average gross salary of CHF 54 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 100 000, based on 357 entries.
  • Updated 3 days ago
  • 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

cook, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 50 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 50 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 52 082
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 52 082
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 58 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 57 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 57 000
Average salary CHF 54 600

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 47 950. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 58 138 per year.

Salary by work experience

cook, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 47 950
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 50 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 138
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 57 600
Average salary CHF 54 600
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 54 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 57 600 per year.

Salary trend

cook, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 600
Average salary CHF 54 600

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cook is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 61 366 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Recruitment agency / Staffing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cook, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Industry various
    CHF 61 366Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 58 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 54 600Set up Job Alert
  5. Insurance
    CHF 54 00014 jobs
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 46 436Set up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 40 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 40 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 33 384Set up Job Alert
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 32 700Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for cook

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

GE

Geneva

cook

CHF 54 600

average salary

Salary by canton

cook

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 59 032
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 62 400
Bern average salary CHF 57 009
Basel Land average salary CHF 56 933
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 370
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 966
Geneva average salary CHF 54 600
Glarus average salary CHF 57 200
Grisons average salary CHF 55 100
Jura average salary CHF 56 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 56 290
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 58 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 58 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 56 700
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 415
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 016
Thurgau average salary CHF 55 100
Ticino average salary CHF 48 200
Uri average salary CHF 57 200
Vaud average salary CHF 55 900
Valais average salary CHF 54 750
Zug average salary CHF 57 330
Zurich average salary CHF 59 173
Average salary CHF 57 097