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apprentice salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 16 800

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How much does a apprentice earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time apprentice earns an average gross salary of CHF 16 800 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 65 000, based on 150 entries.
  • Updated 6 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

apprentice, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 16 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 16 200
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 16 800
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 16 800
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 52 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 18 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 75 400
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 16 800

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 47 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

apprentice, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 14 950
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 17 400
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 19 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 47 500
Average salary CHF 16 800
+218%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 15 325. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 16 800 per year.

Salary trend

apprentice, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 15 325
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 16 800
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 15 000
Average salary CHF 16 800
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a apprentice is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 24 000 annually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for apprentice, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 24 0005 jobs
  2. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 20 012Set up Job Alert
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 19 250245 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 19 080Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 18 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 18 00012 jobs
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 17 640Set up Job Alert
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 16 80011 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 16 800Set up Job Alert
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 16 800Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for apprentice

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

ZH

Zurich

apprentice

CHF 16 800

average salary

Salary by canton

apprentice

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 14 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 16 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 16 931
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 15 225
Fribourg average salary CHF 13 800
Geneva average salary CHF 15 600
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 15 300
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 16 250
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 13 825
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 16 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 15 600
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 17 775
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 14 780
Valais average salary CHF 14 350
Zug average salary CHF 17 400
Zurich average salary CHF 16 800
Average salary CHF 16 390