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assistant cook salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 136 salary entriesCHF 53 395
median
4% earn betweenCHF 11 121 and CHF 13 346
4% earn betweenCHF 24 272 and CHF 28 916
7% earn betweenCHF 30 640 and CHF 36 000
4% earn betweenCHF 37 814 and CHF 40 594
18% earn betweenCHF 43 374 and CHF 49 400
16% earn betweenCHF 50 048 and CHF 53 696
median CHF 53 395
24% earn betweenCHF 54 719 and CHF 61 165
10% earn betweenCHF 62 400 and CHF 66 730
7% earn betweenCHF 68 000 and CHF 74 738
2% earn betweenCHF 78 075 and CHF 79 300
2% earn betweenCHF 83 413 and CHF 84 525
< 1% earn betweenCHF 97 058 and CHF 97 058
< 1% earn betweenCHF 104 340 and CHF 104 340
< 1% earn betweenCHF 108 993 and CHF 108 993
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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

assistant cook, Zurich

median
Men
Women
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.

Salary trend

assistant cook, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 53 696
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 48 935
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 57 516
median CHF 53 395

Highest-Paying industries

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

  1. Education
    CHF 104 340Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 65 06211 jobs
  3. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 61 165Set up Job Alert
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 58 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 57 833Set up Job Alert
  6. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 57 276Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 55 824Set up Job Alert
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 55 609Set up Job Alert
  9. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 53 384Set up Job Alert
  10. 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.

ZH

Zurich

assistant cook

CHF 50 249

median salary

Salary by canton

assistant cook

median
Aargaumedian CHF 56 132
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 49 650
Basel Landmedian CHF 42 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 48 500
Fribourgmedian CHF 46 489
Genevamedian CHF 66 483
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 46 800
Juramedian CHF 45 540
Lucernemedian CHF 49 050
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 46 566
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 62 400
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 52 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 48 000
Valaismedian CHF 65 492
Zugmedian CHF 52 000
Zurichmedian CHF 53 395
median CHF 50 249