electrician salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 69 793

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How much does a electrician earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time electrician earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 793 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 600 to CHF 130 000, based on 328 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

electrician, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 64 155
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 64 050
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 072
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 072
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 360
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 050
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 79 375
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 69 786

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 77 344 per year.

Salary by work experience

electrician, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 219
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 220
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 77 344
Average salary CHF 69 795
+23%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 73 369. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 74 100 per year.

Salary trend

electrician, St. Gallen

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 585
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 369
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 100
Average salary CHF 69 780

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a electrician is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 93 000 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for electrician, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 93 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 86 551Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 81 250Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Utilities
    CHF 78 5001 job
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 00010 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 71 789Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 70 20033 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 68 750Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 68 6004 jobs

Salary by cantons for electrician

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

SG

St. Gallen

electrician

CHF 69 794

average salary

Salary by canton

electrician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 66 885
Bern average salary CHF 70 305
Basel Land average salary CHF 69 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 610
Fribourg average salary CHF 69 300
Geneva average salary CHF 67 948
Glarus average salary CHF 66 300
Grisons average salary CHF 70 000
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 69 794
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 061
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 401
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 500
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 500
Vaud average salary CHF 68 145
Valais average salary CHF 67 400
Zug average salary CHF 71 500
Zurich average salary CHF 72 255
Average salary CHF 68 367