electricien salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 057

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How much does a electricien earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time electricien earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 057 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 800 to CHF 133 900, based on 934 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

electricien, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 400
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 250
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 752
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 990
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 84 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 72 054

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 510. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 408 per year.

Salary by work experience

electricien, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 510
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 250
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 422
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 951
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 408
Average salary CHF 72 055
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for electricien 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 77 679 per year.

Salary trend

electricien, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 935
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 190
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 679
Average salary CHF 72 056

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a electricien 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 electricien, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 150 0003 jobs
  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 55064 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 81 250Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 900Set up Job Alert
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 75 2006 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 75 0751 job
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 74 750Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for electricien

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

ZH

Zurich

electricien

CHF 72 066

average salary

Salary by canton

electricien

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 70 200
Basel Land average salary CHF 69 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 610
Fribourg average salary CHF 69 275
Geneva average salary CHF 68 667
Glarus average salary CHF 66 300
Grisons average salary CHF 70 175
Jura average salary CHF 64 768
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 448
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 68 500
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 500
Vaud average salary CHF 68 197
Valais average salary CHF 67 500
Zug average salary CHF 71 500
Zurich average salary CHF 72 066
Average salary CHF 68 287