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mechanic salaries Vaud

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 154 salary entriesCHF 66 150
median
1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 10 660
< 1% earn betweenCHF 24 000 and CHF 24 000
1% earn betweenCHF 37 050 and CHF 40 000
8% earn betweenCHF 44 400 and CHF 50 400
18% earn betweenCHF 54 600 and CHF 61 200
27% earn betweenCHF 61 656 and CHF 68 302
median CHF 66 150
14% earn betweenCHF 68 900 and CHF 72 800
10% earn betweenCHF 74 000 and CHF 78 000
6% earn betweenCHF 79 300 and CHF 82 420
8% earn betweenCHF 84 000 and CHF 90 000
3% earn betweenCHF 93 000 and CHF 95 900
1% earn betweenCHF 98 085 and CHF 100 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 115 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 130 000
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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, Vaud

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 59 150
Women: 16-25median CHF 57 600
Men: 25-35median CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 47 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 70 200
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 77 890
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 73 500
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 66 150

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 62 348. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 77 890 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanic, Vaud

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 62 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 62 348
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 66 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 68 900
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 75 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 77 890
median CHF 66 150
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 66 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 69 600 per year.

Salary trend

mechanic, Vaud

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 66 500
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 69 600
median CHF 66 150

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanic is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 93 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanic, Vaud

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 93 00016 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 82 1452 jobs
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 80 0007 jobs
  5. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 72 830Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 71 0001 job
  7. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 69 00015 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 68 3023 jobs
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 67 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 66 0001 job

Salary by cantons for mechanic

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

VD

Vaud

mechanic

CHF 70 005

median salary

Salary by canton

mechanic

median
Aargaumedian CHF 75 400
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 80 600
Bernmedian CHF 70 847
Basel Landmedian CHF 75 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 70 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 71 620
Genevamedian CHF 65 000
Glarusmedian CHF 70 000
Grisonsmedian CHF 65 500
Juramedian CHF 65 000
Lucernemedian CHF 71 250
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 65 000
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 80 000
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 70 200
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 65 000
Solothurnmedian CHF 70 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 67 600
Thurgaumedian CHF 72 650
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 66 150
Valaismedian CHF 73 700
Zugmedian CHF 75 500
Zurichmedian CHF 74 750
median CHF 70 005