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waiter salaries St. Gallen

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 204 salary entriesCHF 54 779
median
5% earn betweenCHF 10 462 and CHF 16 566
4% earn betweenCHF 19 617 and CHF 24 000
4% earn betweenCHF 25 503 and CHF 30 516
1% earn betweenCHF 33 300 and CHF 34 854
5% earn betweenCHF 35 966 and CHF 39 235
12% earn betweenCHF 42 505 and CHF 45 774
11% earn betweenCHF 47 954 and CHF 52 750
18% earn betweenCHF 53 622 and CHF 57 763
median CHF 54 779
30% earn betweenCHF 58 500 and CHF 66 000
6% earn betweenCHF 67 571 and CHF 72 800
< 1% earn betweenCHF 76 399 and CHF 76 399
< 1% earn betweenCHF 81 740 and CHF 81 740
< 1% earn betweenCHF 86 644 and CHF 86 644
< 1% earn betweenCHF 92 639 and CHF 92 639
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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

waiter, St. Gallen

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 54 493
Women: 16-25median CHF 54 493
Men: 25-35median CHF 54 854
Women: 25-35median CHF 54 779
Men: 35-45median CHF 59 507
Women: 35-45median CHF 59 507
Men: 45-55median CHF 57 763
Women: 45-55median CHF 55 801
Men: 55+median CHF 54 779
Women: 55+median CHF 54 779
median CHF 54 779

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 52 314. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 58 904 per year.

Salary by work experience

waiter, St. Gallen

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 54 493
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 54 779
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 52 314
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 55 035
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 58 904
21+ yearsmedian CHF 54 493
median CHF 54 779
0%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 54 493. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 58 500 per year.

Salary trend

waiter, St. Gallen

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 52 314
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 54 493
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 58 500
median CHF 54 779

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a waiter is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 247 000 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for waiter, St. Gallen

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 247 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 76 399Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 71 278Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 70 568Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 59 507Set up Job Alert
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 55 8014 jobs
  7. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 55 2501 job
  8. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 54 63610 jobs
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 52 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 33 300Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for waiter

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

SG

St. Gallen

waiter

CHF 52 000

median salary

Salary by canton

waiter

median
Aargaumedian CHF 62 102
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 54 400
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 172 109
Bernemedian CHF 51 470
Basel Landmedian CHF 48 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 62 397
Fribourgmedian CHF 47 740
Genevamedian CHF 48 933
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 73 978
Juramedian CHF 44 145
Lucernemedian CHF 61 143
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 45 600
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 53 375
Obwaldenmedian CHF 53 500
St. Gallenmedian CHF 54 779
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 52 900
Solothurnmedian CHF 54 779
Schwyzmedian CHF 52 400
Thurgaumedian CHF 53 300
Ticinomedian CHF 48 000
Urimedian CHF 61 750
Vaudmedian CHF 54 000
Valaismedian CHF 51 328
Zugmedian CHF 50 732
Zurichmedian CHF 52 000
median CHF 52 000