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waiter salaries Solothurn

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 95 salary entriesCHF 54 779
median
3% earn betweenCHF 10 229 and CHF 13 639
2% earn betweenCHF 17 049 and CHF 19 322
5% earn betweenCHF 22 163 and CHF 24 550
3% earn betweenCHF 27 278 and CHF 29 551
11% earn betweenCHF 31 560 and CHF 39 000
4% earn betweenCHF 40 917 and CHF 43 190
14% earn betweenCHF 45 464 and CHF 51 147
23% earn betweenCHF 53 000 and CHF 58 000
median CHF 54 779
13% earn betweenCHF 59 103 and CHF 62 058
13% earn betweenCHF 63 079 and CHF 66 831
5% earn betweenCHF 68 400 and CHF 70 923
2% earn betweenCHF 73 879 and CHF 76 690
1% earn betweenCHF 81 266 and CHF 81 266
1% earn betweenCHF 110 500 and CHF 110 500
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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, Solothurn

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 40 917
Women: 16-25median CHF 40 917
Men: 25-35median CHF 56 830
Women: 25-35median CHF 56 830
Men: 35-45median CHF 55 250
Women: 35-45median CHF 54 600
Men: 45-55median CHF 57 502
Women: 45-55median CHF 55 900
Men: 55+median CHF 69 494
Women: 55+median CHF 62 286
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 52 851. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 60 785 per year.

Salary by work experience

waiter, Solothurn

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 54 950
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 55 900
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 60 785
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 55 135
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 55 900
21+ yearsmedian CHF 52 851
median CHF 54 779
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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 51 147. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 55 339 per year.

Salary trend

waiter, Solothurn

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 50 197
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 51 147
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 55 339
median CHF 54 779

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a waiter is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 56 299 anually. Followed by Service sector in general and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for waiter, Solothurn

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 56 299Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 55 9002 jobs
  3. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 55 19024 jobs
  4. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 48 100Set up Job Alert
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 46 1472 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A1 job
  7. Building trade / Real estate
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  8. Consulting various
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  9. Education
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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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.

SO

Solothurn

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 49 200
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