chef cuisinier salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 000

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How much does a chef cuisinier earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time chef cuisinier earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 000 to CHF 130 000, based on 533 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

chef cuisinier, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 82 992
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 950
Average salary CHF 72 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 914 per year.

Salary by work experience

chef cuisinier, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 550
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 150
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 914
Average salary CHF 72 000
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chef cuisinier have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 72 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 576 per year.

Salary trend

chef cuisinier, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 750
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 576
Average salary CHF 72 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chef cuisinier is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chef cuisinier, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 150 00020 jobs
  2. Industry various
    CHF 103 000102 jobs
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 91 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 86 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 84 170Set up Job Alert
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 79 300Set up Job Alert
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 70 883Set up Job Alert
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 225Set up Job Alert
  10. Education
    CHF 68 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chef cuisinier

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

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Zurich

chef cuisinier

CHF 72 000

average salary

Salary by canton

chef cuisinier

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 75 506
Bern average salary CHF 73 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 71 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 71 110
Geneva average salary CHF 63 709
Glarus average salary CHF 80 500
Grisons average salary CHF 72 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 79 250
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 67 200
Nidwalden average salary CHF 74 421
Obwalden average salary CHF 62 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 77 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 440
Solothurn average salary CHF 71 727
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 800
Ticino average salary CHF 75 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 325
Valais average salary CHF 66 000
Zug average salary CHF 78 864
Zurich average salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 70 139