Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
chef de section, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 82 050
Women: 25-35median CHF 83 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 121 050
Women: 35-45median CHF 122 750
Men: 45-55median CHF 130 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 130 000
Men: 55+median CHF 141 000
Women: 55+median CHF 141 000
median CHF 118 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a chef de section relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 101 622. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 130 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
chef de section, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 115 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 102 700
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 101 622
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 112 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 126 796
median CHF 118 000
+10%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for chef de section have changed over time.
In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 122 000. From 2016-2018, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 131 900 per year.
The highest paying industry for a chef de section is Education, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 anually. Followed by Industry various and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for chef de section, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Education
CHF 140 0004 jobs
Industry various
CHF 130 5002 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 126 796Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 126 1507 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 119 300Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 118 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 110 8205 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 105 0001 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 96 090Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for chef de section
The top two high-paying cantons for chef de section are Vaud and Bern. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.