Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
sommelier, Valais
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 45 500
Men: 25-35median CHF 48 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 46 750
Men: 35-45median CHF 0
Women: 35-45median CHF 52 890
Men: 45-55median CHF 0
Women: 45-55median CHF 41 000
Men: 55+median CHF 70 000
Women: 55+median CHF 58 500
median CHF 48 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a sommelier relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 41 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 170 642 per year.
Salary by work experience
sommelier, Valais
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 45 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 47 450
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 51 250
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 41 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 51 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 170 642
median CHF 48 000
+275%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for sommelier have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 45 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 61 750 per year.
The highest paying industry for a sommelier is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 48 000 anually. Followed by Catering / Hotel and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for sommelier, Valais
Industry
Median salary
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Catering / Hotel
CHF 47 4501 job
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Service sector in general
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Utilities
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Health care / Social services
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Salary by cantons for sommelier
The top two high-paying cantons for sommelier are Geneva and Vaud. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.