electrician salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 69 676

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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 69 676 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 114 200, based on 310 entries.
  • 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 64 050
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 64 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 036
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 036
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 360
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 75 600
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 79 375
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 69 676

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 62 639. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 76 688 per year.

Salary by work experience

electrician, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 639
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 455
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 440
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 76 688
Average salary CHF 69 676
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 72 247. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 242 per year.

Salary trend

electrician, St. Gallen

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 292
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 247
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 242
Average salary CHF 69 676

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 Utilities 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. Utilities
    CHF 84 2501 job
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 81 250Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 75 0751 job
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 00033 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 71 631Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 70 09813 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 69 2252 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 68 7138 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 69 676

average salary

Salary by canton

electrician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 69 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 66 885
Bern average salary CHF 70 233
Basel Land average salary CHF 68 900
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 589
Fribourg average salary CHF 68 900
Geneva average salary CHF 69 300
Glarus average salary CHF 66 300
Grisons average salary CHF 70 350
Jura average salary CHF 64 537
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 075
Nidwalden average salary CHF 68 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 865
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 676
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 68 400
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 401
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 250
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 250
Vaud average salary CHF 68 020
Valais average salary CHF 67 400
Zug average salary CHF 71 090
Zurich average salary CHF 72 076
Average salary CHF 68 281