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electricien salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 72 424

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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 72 424 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 800 to CHF 133 900, based on 987 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

electricien, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 909
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 250
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 904
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 83 475
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 72 414

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 65 520. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

electricien, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 520
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 100
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 725
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
Average salary CHF 72 406
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 75 237. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 77 870 per year.

Salary trend

electricien, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 237
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 870
Average salary CHF 72 382
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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 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 90 09038 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 81 2501 job
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 80 900Set up Job Alert
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 75 0751 job
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 74 500Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 74 0003 jobs

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 72 434

average salary

Salary by canton

electricien

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 66 885
Bern average salary CHF 70 344
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 225
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 944
Fribourg average salary CHF 69 300
Geneva average salary CHF 68 005
Glarus average salary CHF 67 825
Grisons average salary CHF 70 175
Jura average salary CHF 65 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 528
Nidwalden average salary CHF 68 575
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 865
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 889
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 980
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 415
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 917
Thurgau average salary CHF 69 174
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 500
Vaud average salary CHF 68 257
Valais average salary CHF 67 600
Zug average salary CHF 71 500
Zurich average salary CHF 72 434
Average salary CHF 68 566