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mechanic salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 71 090

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How much does a mechanic earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time mechanic earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 090 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 600 to CHF 130 500, based on 3 589 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

mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 464
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 281
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 888
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 733
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 76 697
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 76 969
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 83 573
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 71 096

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 920. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 920
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 194
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 486
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 71 082
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 70 180. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 040 per year.

Salary trend

mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 476
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 180
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 040
Average salary CHF 71 038
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanic is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 85 995 annually. Followed by Media / Printing / Publishing and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 85 9951 job
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 81 00010 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 00035 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 79 5004 jobs
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 78 000134 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 78 000608 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 00055 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 60030 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 20036 jobs
  10. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 75 0004 jobs

Salary by cantons for mechanic

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

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Throughout Switzerland

mechanic

CHF 71 090

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanic

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 912
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 000
Berne average salary CHF 72 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 76 472
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 800
Geneva average salary CHF 65 091
Glarus average salary CHF 70 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 500
Jura average salary CHF 65 260
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 459
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 71 100
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 350
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 925
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 800
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 789
Valais average salary CHF 74 800
Zug average salary CHF 81 900
Zurich average salary CHF 74 925
Average salary CHF 71 090