Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
chef cuisinier, Basel-Stadt
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 63 700
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 64 350
Women: 25-35median CHF 63 700
Men: 35-45median CHF 68 775
Women: 35-45median CHF 68 775
Men: 45-55median CHF 84 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 72 000
Men: 55+median CHF 79 000
Women: 55+median CHF 90 000
median CHF 70 800
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 55 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 77 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
chef cuisinier, Basel-Stadt
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 67 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 55 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 65 565
21+ yearsmedian CHF 77 000
median CHF 70 800
+10%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for chef cuisinier have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 71 400. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 71 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a chef cuisinier is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 93 000 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for chef cuisinier, Basel-Stadt
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 93 0007 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 86 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 72 848Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 70 0009 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 21 0001 job
Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
N/A1 job
Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for chef cuisinier
The top two high-paying cantons for chef cuisinier are Schwyz and Lucerne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.