mechanic salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 71 054

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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 71 054 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 120 to CHF 129 357, based on 3 420 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

mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 171
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 078
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 835
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 347
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 76 564
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 76 748
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 83 114
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 71 079

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 65 000. 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 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 114
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 486
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 71 054
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 016 per year.

Salary trend

mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 840
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 542
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 016
Average salary CHF 71 099

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 80 5009 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 00048 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 79 5009 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 12094 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 78 000153 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 77 700842 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 88290 jobs
  9. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 75 00010 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 00050 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

mechanic

CHF 71 087

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanic

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 820
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 300
Berne average salary CHF 72 112
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 793
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 800
Geneva average salary CHF 67 200
Glarus average salary CHF 71 400
Grisons average salary CHF 65 500
Jura average salary CHF 64 407
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 70 900
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 67 600
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 850
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 74 818
Average salary CHF 71 087