cuisinier salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 59 259

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How much does a cuisinier earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time cuisinier earns an average gross salary of CHF 59 259 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 120 000, based on 999 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

cuisinier, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 55 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 55 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 59 125
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 58 800
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 63 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 62 790
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 64 350
Men: 55+average salary CHF 66 100
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 59 209

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 67 100 per year.

Salary by work experience

cuisinier, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 67 100
Average salary CHF 59 277
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 58 109. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 62 400 per year.

Salary trend

cuisinier, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 250
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 109
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
Average salary CHF 59 294

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cuisinier is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 93 600 annually. Followed by Insurance and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cuisinier, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 93 600Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 73 400103 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 68 900Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 66 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 66 0006 jobs
  6. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 62 400Set up Job Alert
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 58 8871 job
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 58 7501 job

Salary by cantons for cuisinier

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

ZH

Zurich

cuisinier

CHF 59 277

average salary

Salary by canton

cuisinier

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 59 800
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 62 400
Bern average salary CHF 57 114
Basel Land average salary CHF 57 600
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 900
Geneva average salary CHF 54 201
Glarus average salary CHF 57 100
Grisons average salary CHF 55 000
Jura average salary CHF 55 716
Lucerne average salary CHF 58 952
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 56 128
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 58 305
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 363
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 57 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 607
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 032
Thurgau average salary CHF 56 083
Ticino average salary CHF 50 000
Uri average salary CHF 57 200
Vaud average salary CHF 56 000
Valais average salary CHF 54 790
Zug average salary CHF 57 460
Zurich average salary CHF 59 277
Average salary CHF 57 194