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mechanic salary in Solothurn

Annual average salary

CHF 71 000

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How much does a mechanic earn in Solothurn?

  • In Solothurn, a full-time mechanic earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 39 000 to CHF 111 400, based on 189 entries.
  • Updated 11 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

mechanic, Solothurn

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 800
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 71 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 250
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 90 090
Men: 55+average salary CHF 84 499
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 71 000

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 62 733. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 84 497 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanic, Solothurn

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 733
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 782
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 929
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 497
Average salary CHF 71 000
+35%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 67 041. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 79 859 per year.

Salary trend

mechanic, Solothurn

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 020
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 041
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 859
Average salary CHF 71 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanic is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 93 600 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, Solothurn

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 93 600Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 86 400Set up Job Alert
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 84 0007 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 81 22413 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 79 378Set up Job Alert
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 583Set up Job Alert
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 76 4573 jobs
  8. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 75 0008 jobs
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 74 100Set up Job Alert
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 71 5001 job

Salary by cantons for mechanic

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

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Solothurn

mechanic

CHF 71 000

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanic

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 986
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 000
Bern average salary CHF 72 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 76 750
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 800
Geneva average salary CHF 65 182
Glarus average salary CHF 70 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 500
Jura average salary CHF 65 520
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 479
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 71 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 350
Solothurn average salary CHF 71 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 725
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 800
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 846
Valais average salary CHF 75 100
Zug average salary CHF 81 900
Zurich average salary CHF 74 937
Average salary CHF 71 045