caterer salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 64 salary entriesCHF 52 400

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

2% earn betweenCHF 17 000 and CHF 17 000

9% earn betweenCHF 22 000 and CHF 27 300

6% earn betweenCHF 30 000 and CHF 35 000

3% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 42 000

9% earn betweenCHF 44 000 and CHF 46 000

14% earn betweenCHF 47 450 and CHF 50 400

16% earn betweenCHF 52 000 and CHF 55 000

median CHF 52 400

9% earn betweenCHF 57 000 and CHF 59 040

6% earn betweenCHF 62 400 and CHF 66 000

6% earn betweenCHF 69 600 and CHF 72 000

3% earn betweenCHF 75 127 and CHF 78 000

6% earn betweenCHF 82 000 and CHF 85 200

5% earn betweenCHF 104 000 and CHF 106 800

5% earn betweenCHF 117 500 and CHF 119 600

17kCHF 17 000

40kCHF 40 000

78kCHF 78 000

120kCHF 119 600

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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

caterer, Throughout Switzerland

median

Men

Women

0Income83k

Men: 16-25median CHF 50 400

Women: 16-25median CHF 44 160

Men: 25-35median CHF 50 200

Women: 25-35median CHF 48 100

Men: 35-45median CHF 58 770

Women: 35-45median CHF 58 770

Men: 45-55median CHF 52 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 49 100

Men: 55+median CHF 63 050

Women: 55+median CHF 63 700

median CHF 52 400

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 38 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 67 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

caterer, Throughout Switzerland

median

30kIncome80k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 52 400

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 53 300

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 50 050

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 38 200

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 55 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 67 600

median CHF 52 400

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years

+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 53 300. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 58 650 per year.

Salary trend

caterer, Throughout Switzerland

median

40kIncome70k

2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 58 650

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 51 200

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 49 500

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 53 300

median CHF 52 400

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

3 days ago

Responsable adjoint-e du service à table

Place of work:

Fondation la Rozavère, site de Chailly

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Fondation La Rozavère

3 weeks ago

Konditor-Confiseur/in (Postenverantwortung Confiserie)

Unterägeri (ZG)

80 – 100%

Unlimited employment

CHF 65 000 - 71 500 /year

Zumbach Bäckerei Confiserie AG

Quick apply

4 weeks ago

Apprentissage de spécialiste en restauration de système CFC (h/f/x)

Place of work:

Founex

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Apprenticeship

SV (Schweiz) AG

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a caterer is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 117 500 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for caterer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Medical Technology
CHF 117 5001 job
Public administration / Associations
CHF 105 5004 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 104 0004 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 85 200Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 84 5001 job
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 53 3002 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 52 8001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 52 0001 job
Catering / Hotel
CHF 50 40013 jobs
Industry various
CHF 49 7255 jobs

Salary by cantons for caterer

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

Throughout Switzerland

caterer

CHF 52 400

median salary

Salary by canton

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Fribourgmedian CHF 0

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Glarusmedian CHF 0

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Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

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Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

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Vaudmedian CHF 0

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 64 850

median CHF 52 400

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

caterer salaries Throughout Switzerland

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

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Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for caterer

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for caterer, Throughout Switzerland

Salary by cantons for caterer

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