electrician salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 076

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How much does a electrician earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time electrician earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 076 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 14 280 to CHF 131 900, based on 905 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

electrician, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 66 663
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 250
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 71 129
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 82 950
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 454
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 454
Average salary CHF 72 078

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 65 513. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 408 per year.

Salary by work experience

electrician, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 513
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 345
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 925
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 408
Average salary CHF 72 076
+29%

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 71 190. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 77 805 per year.

Salary trend

electrician, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 190
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 805
Average salary CHF 72 082

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a electrician is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 annually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for electrician, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 102 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 95 576Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 95 55088 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 84 950Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 81 2502 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 900Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 75 2007 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 75 0753 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert

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.

ZH

Zurich

electrician

CHF 72 076

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