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electrician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 489

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How much does a electrician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time electrician earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 489 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 133 900, based on 6 422 entries.
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  • 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

electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 808
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 803
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 023
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 030
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 579
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 398
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 68 489

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 587. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 617 per year.

Salary by work experience

electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 587
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 497
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 111
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 075
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 617
Average salary CHF 68 490
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 69 462. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 73 088 per year.

Salary trend

electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 428
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 462
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 088
Average salary CHF 68 492
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a electrician is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 102 555 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for electrician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 102 5551 job
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 81 9003 jobs
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 80 0006 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 78 75031 jobs
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 77 02537 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 75 7204 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 60074 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 75 25014 jobs
  9. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 74 00040 jobs
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 72 76649 jobs

Salary by cantons for electrician

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

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Throughout Switzerland

electrician

CHF 68 491

average salary

Salary by canton

electrician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 66 885
Berne average salary CHF 70 359
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 200
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 67 944
Fribourg average salary CHF 69 300
Geneva average salary CHF 67 813
Glarus average salary CHF 67 825
Grisons average salary CHF 70 000
Jura average salary CHF 65 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 70 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 089
Nidwalden average salary CHF 68 575
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 865
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 863
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 780
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 415
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 917
Thurgau average salary CHF 69 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 65 500
Vaud average salary CHF 68 250
Valais average salary CHF 67 600
Zug average salary CHF 71 500
Zurich average salary CHF 72 377
Average salary CHF 68 491