apprentice salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 15 120

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How much does a apprentice earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time apprentice earns an average gross salary of CHF 15 120 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 63 700, based on 169 entries.
  • Updated 4 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

apprentice, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 15 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 14 780
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 15 600
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 15 300
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 59 505
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 50 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 15 120

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 59 505 per year.

Salary by work experience

apprentice, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 14 222
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 15 375
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 17 824
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 505
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 50 000
Average salary CHF 15 120
+252%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 14 700. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 15 600 per year.

Salary trend

apprentice, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 14 502
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 14 700
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 15 600
Average salary CHF 15 120
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a apprentice is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 18 720 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for apprentice, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 18 720Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 18 247Set up Job Alert
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 17 868Set up Job Alert
  4. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 17 824Set up Job Alert
  5. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 16 900Set up Job Alert
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 16 800Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 16 1655 jobs
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 15 600Set up Job Alert
  9. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 15 525Set up Job Alert
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 15 300Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for apprentice

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

VD

Vaud

apprentice

CHF 15 120

average salary

Salary by canton

apprentice

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 14 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 16 900
Basel Land average salary CHF 16 931
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 15 225
Fribourg average salary CHF 14 400
Geneva average salary CHF 15 600
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 15 300
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 16 250
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 14 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 16 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 15 600
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 17 775
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 15 120
Valais average salary CHF 14 300
Zug average salary CHF 17 700
Zurich average salary CHF 16 800
Average salary CHF 16 409