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
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 62 400
Women: 16-25median CHF 62 633
Men: 25-35median CHF 73 659
Women: 25-35median CHF 73 014
Men: 35-45median CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 86 640
Women: 45-55median CHF 86 640
Men: 55+median CHF 88 400
Women: 55+median CHF 88 250
median CHF 76 943
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 70 072. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 631 per year.
Salary by work experience
technicien, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 70 072
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 71 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 75 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 83 512
21+ yearsmedian CHF 88 631
median CHF 76 943
+26%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for technicien have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 77 927. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 79 670 per year.
The highest paying industry for a technicien is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 89 300 anually. Followed by Education 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
Median salary
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Jobs
Insurance
CHF 89 3002 jobs
Education
CHF 86 00010 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 82 75082 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 81 60013 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 80 939209 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 80 60092 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 80 000451 jobs
Utilities
CHF 80 000108 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 80 00081 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 78 30068 jobs
Salary by cantons for technicien
The top two high-paying cantons for technicien are Ticino and Basel Land. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.