technicien salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 76 050

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How much does a technicien earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time technicien earns an average gross salary of CHF 76 050 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 150 000, based on 3 886 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

technicien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 100
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 62 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 649
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 679
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 996
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 997
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 632
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 022
Women: 55+average salary CHF 86 000
Average salary CHF 76 158

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 989 per year.

Salary by work experience

technicien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 472
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 892
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 150
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 903
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 87 989
Average salary CHF 76 078
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 77 829. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary trend

technicien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 841
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 115
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 829
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 76 187
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a technicien is Education, with an average salary of CHF 88 349 annually. Followed by Insurance and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for technicien, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 88 3496 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 86 4001 job
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 82 25020 jobs
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 82 0006 jobs
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 81 6003 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 80 60033 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 80 30031 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 00030 jobs
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 79 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 78 898121 jobs

Salary by cantons for technicien

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

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Throughout Switzerland

technicien

CHF 76 050

average salary

Salary by canton

technicien

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 78 090
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 75 400
Berne average salary CHF 78 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 82 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 80 751
Fribourg average salary CHF 81 900
Geneva average salary CHF 74 100
Glarus average salary CHF 79 000
Grisons average salary CHF 71 500
Jura average salary CHF 75 600
Lucerne average salary CHF 79 800
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 78 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 62 450
St. Gallen average salary CHF 78 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 78 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 000
Ticino average salary CHF 70 200
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 76 000
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 000
Zurich average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 76 050