Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
assistant cook, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 48 730
Women: 16-25median CHF 33 365
Men: 25-35median CHF 53 406
Women: 25-35median CHF 53 406
Men: 35-45median CHF 55 194
Women: 35-45median CHF 55 194
Men: 45-55median CHF 51 605
Women: 45-55median CHF 51 605
Men: 55+median CHF 54 712
Women: 55+median CHF 44 843
median CHF 53 395
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a assistant cook relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 50 550. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 61 725 per year.
Salary by work experience
assistant cook, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 50 550
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 53 384
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 55 609
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 58 262
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 55 609
21+ yearsmedian CHF 61 725
median CHF 53 395
+22%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for assistant cook have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 53 696. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 57 516 per year.
The highest paying industry for a assistant cook is Education, with an average salary of CHF 104 340 anually. Followed by Industry various and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for assistant cook, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Education
CHF 104 340Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 65 06211 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 61 165Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 58 500Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 57 833Set up Job Alert
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 57 276Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 55 824Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 55 609Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 53 384Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 52 783Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for assistant cook
The top two high-paying cantons for assistant cook are Geneva and Valais. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.