Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
food salesman, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 45 945
Women: 16-25median CHF 46 130
Men: 25-35median CHF 52 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 52 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 50 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 51 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 51 800
Women: 45-55median CHF 51 600
Men: 55+median CHF 40 430
Women: 55+median CHF 40 430
median CHF 50 775
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a food salesman relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 46 970. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 57 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
food salesman, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 46 970
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 49 700
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 52 900
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 51 300
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 51 115
21+ yearsmedian CHF 57 000
median CHF 50 775
+21%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for food salesman have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 52 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 56 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a food salesman is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 300 000 anually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for food salesman, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 300 000Set up Job Alert
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 77 740Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 74 6001 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 55 200Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 51 100Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 49 70031 jobs
Catering / Hotel
CHF 48 300Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 45 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 38 710Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
N/ASet up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for food salesman
The top two high-paying cantons for food salesman are Zurich and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.