waiter salaries Throughout Switzerland

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 47 003. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 54 331 per year.

Salary trend

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

In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 50 280. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 54 000 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a waiter is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 92 780 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.