Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
chief waiter, Geneva
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 51 089
Women: 16-25median CHF 52 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 54 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 54 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 55 200
Women: 35-45median CHF 54 300
Men: 45-55median CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 65 000
Men: 55+median CHF 59 000
Women: 55+median CHF 210 000
median CHF 54 865
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a chief waiter relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 51 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 59 250 per year.
Salary by work experience
chief waiter, Geneva
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 51 800
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 52 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 54 300
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 55 200
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 56 475
21+ yearsmedian CHF 59 250
median CHF 54 865
+14%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for chief waiter have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 52 400. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 57 400 per year.
The highest paying industry for a chief waiter is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 170 000 anually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for chief waiter, Geneva
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 170 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 150 0001 job
Public administration / Associations
CHF 145 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 132 500Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 100 0001 job
Health care / Social services
CHF 83 500Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 68 900Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 54 0003 jobs
Salary by cantons for chief waiter
The top two high-paying cantons for chief waiter are St. Gallen and Lucerne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.