mechanic salaries Basel-Stadt

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 59 salary entriesCHF 70 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

2% earn betweenCHF 26 700 and CHF 26 700

2% earn betweenCHF 36 600 and CHF 36 600

5% earn betweenCHF 42 000 and CHF 43 133

7% earn betweenCHF 48 750 and CHF 50 000

2% earn betweenCHF 54 000 and CHF 54 000

19% earn betweenCHF 58 500 and CHF 62 000

8% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 67 000

14% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 70 200

median CHF 70 000

19% earn betweenCHF 74 000 and CHF 80 000

10% earn betweenCHF 84 500 and CHF 87 100

5% earn betweenCHF 89 800 and CHF 90 000

2% earn betweenCHF 94 000 and CHF 94 000

5% earn betweenCHF 102 000 and CHF 105 950

2% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 115 000

27kCHF 26 700

49kCHF 48 750

90kCHF 90 000

115kCHF 115 000

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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

mechanic, Basel-Stadt

median

Men

Women

0Income112k

Men: 16-25median CHF 58 500

Women: 16-25median CHF 36 600

Men: 25-35median CHF 70 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 0

Men: 35-45median CHF 68 500

Women: 35-45median CHF 0

Men: 45-55median CHF 78 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 0

Men: 55+median CHF 85 800

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 70 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 100 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanic, Basel-Stadt

median

50kIncome100k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 63 500

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 63 500

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 75 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 76 750

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 66 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 87 100

median CHF 70 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 70 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 76 050 per year.

Salary trend

mechanic, Basel-Stadt

median

0Income90k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 70 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 66 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 76 050

median CHF 70 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

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Place of work:

Basel

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

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Place of work:

Basel

Workload:

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Contract type:

Apprenticeship

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Place of work:

Region Luzern & Basel

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Apprenticeship

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanic is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 86 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanic, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Service sector in general
CHF 86 0005 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 70 20011 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 63 5002 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 61 000Set up Job Alert
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 56 9003 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 50 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
N/A5 jobs

Salary by cantons for mechanic

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

Basel-Stadt

mechanic

CHF 70 005

median salary

Salary by canton

mechanic

median

0Income90k

Aargaumedian CHF 75 400

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 80 600

Bernmedian CHF 70 847

Basel Landmedian CHF 75 000

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 70 000

Fribourgmedian CHF 71 620

Genevamedian CHF 65 000

Glarusmedian CHF 70 000

Grisonsmedian CHF 65 500

Juramedian CHF 65 000

Lucernemedian CHF 71 250

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 65 000

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 80 000

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 70 200

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 65 000

Solothurnmedian CHF 70 000

Schwyzmedian CHF 67 600

Thurgaumedian CHF 72 650

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 66 150

Valaismedian CHF 73 700

Zugmedian CHF 75 500

Zurichmedian CHF 74 750

median CHF 70 005

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Salary by age & gender

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Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for mechanic

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for mechanic, Basel-Stadt

Salary by cantons for mechanic

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