mechanic salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 71 087

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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 71 087 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 15 120 to CHF 129 357, based on 3 439 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 59 085
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 876
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 845
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 409
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 76 577
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 76 766
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 83 071
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 71 056

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 83 987 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 70 150
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 450
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 83 987
Average salary CHF 71 094
+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 75 015 per year.

Salary trend

mechanic, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 833
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 592
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 015
Average salary CHF 71 056

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 9952 jobs
  2. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 80 5009 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 00046 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 79 50010 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 12097 jobs
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 78 000170 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 77 700843 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 75 88299 jobs
  9. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 75 00010 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 00049 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 71 038

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanic

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 953
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 300
Berne average salary CHF 72 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 76 186
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 800
Geneva average salary CHF 67 400
Glarus average salary CHF 71 400
Grisons average salary CHF 65 500
Jura average salary CHF 65 000
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 70 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 67 925
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 74 881
Average salary CHF 71 038