technician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 76 050

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How much does a technician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 76 050 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 145 000, based on 3 743 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • 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

technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 840
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 880
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 556
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 618
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 85 852
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 85 466
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 900
Women: 55+average salary CHF 86 581
Average salary CHF 76 075

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 059 per year.

Salary by work experience

technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 910
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 209
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 983
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 88 059
Average salary CHF 76 070
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 77 844. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary trend

technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 850
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 110
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 844
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 76 119
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a technician is Education, with an average salary of CHF 88 349 annually. Followed by Insurance and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for technician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 88 349148 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 86 4004 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 82 750Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 82 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 81 60098 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 81 0128 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 80 60036 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 79 50018 jobs
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 78 90454 jobs

Salary by cantons for technician

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

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Throughout Switzerland

technician

CHF 76 050

average salary

Salary by canton

technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 79 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 75 075
Bern average salary CHF 78 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 82 250
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 80 751
Fribourg average salary CHF 81 900
Geneva average salary CHF 74 399
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 71 500
Jura average salary CHF 75 600
Lucerne average salary CHF 78 750
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 78 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 62 450
St. Gallen average salary CHF 78 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 78 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 78 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 000
Ticino average salary CHF 68 600
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 75 800
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 79 300
Zurich average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 76 050