Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
assistant cook, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 45 544
Women: 16-25median CHF 45 600
Men: 25-35median CHF 51 972
Women: 25-35median CHF 51 748
Men: 35-45median CHF 52 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 52 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 50 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 50 000
Men: 55+median CHF 52 260
Women: 55+median CHF 52 260
median CHF 50 200
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a assistant cook relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 47 563. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 55 887 per year.
Salary by work experience
assistant cook, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 47 563
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 49 400
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 51 600
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 53 984
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 54 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 55 887
median CHF 50 202
+18%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for assistant cook have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 50 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 52 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a assistant cook is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 208 680 anually. Followed by Recruitment agency / Staffing and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for assistant cook, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 208 68033 jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 57 276Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 56 6354 jobs
Education
CHF 56 3921 job
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 55 7343 jobs
Industry various
CHF 55 00053 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 54 250Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 52 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 51 60040 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 50 700Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for assistant cook
The top two high-paying cantons for assistant cook are Geneva and Valais. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.