car mechanic salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 63 807

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How much does a car mechanic earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time car mechanic earns an average gross salary of CHF 63 807 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 119 000, based on 2 586 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

car mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 842
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 406
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 70 008
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 72 113
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 72 150
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 63 822

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 466. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 74 100 per year.

Salary by work experience

car mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 466
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 579
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 153
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 164
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 74 100
Average salary CHF 63 793
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for car mechanic have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 63 150. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 67 960 per year.

Salary trend

car mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 150
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 576
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 640
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 960
Average salary CHF 63 835

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a car mechanic is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 81 900 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Recruitment agency / Staffing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for car mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 81 90012 jobs
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 80 0001 job
  3. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 72 650Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 71 45065 jobs
  5. Insurance
    CHF 71 0001 job
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 69 3505 jobs
  7. Education
    CHF 65 520Set up Job Alert
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 64 99978 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 64 42414 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 64 304192 jobs

Salary by cantons for car mechanic

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

car mechanic

CHF 63 820

average salary

Salary by canton

car mechanic

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 66 300
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 64 632
Basel Land average salary CHF 65 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 63 850
Fribourg average salary CHF 65 000
Geneva average salary CHF 65 348
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 59 800
Jura average salary CHF 65 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 65 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 59 831
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 62 750
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 64 047
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 453
Schwyz average salary CHF 62 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 64 548
Valais average salary CHF 61 100
Zug average salary CHF 60 800
Zurich average salary CHF 66 300
Average salary CHF 63 820