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baker salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 57 207

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How much does a baker earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time baker earns an average gross salary of CHF 57 207 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 060 to CHF 117 000, based on 1 571 entries.
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  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

baker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 52 015
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 650
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 56 643
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 56 439
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 378
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 62 507
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 62 507
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 57 207

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 63 844 per year.

Salary by work experience

baker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 200
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 725
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 63 844
Average salary CHF 57 209
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 58 500. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 60 000 per year.

Salary trend

baker, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 250
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 57 209
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a baker is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 75 400 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for baker, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 71 1001 job
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 69 026Set up Job Alert
  4. Insurance
    CHF 66 00016 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 64 400Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 61 1502 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 61 0001 job
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 59 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 57 240Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for baker

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

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Throughout Switzerland

baker

CHF 57 207

average salary

Salary by canton

baker

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 58 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 58 435
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 667
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 404
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 000
Geneva average salary CHF 54 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 61 000
Jura average salary CHF 54 723
Lucerne average salary CHF 60 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 54 750
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 58 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 61 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 62 482
Thurgau average salary CHF 56 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 56 350
Vaud average salary CHF 58 500
Valais average salary CHF 53 460
Zug average salary CHF 58 800
Zurich average salary CHF 60 000
Average salary CHF 57 207