chef cook salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 495 salary entriesCHF 72 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

< 1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 13 600

< 1% earn betweenCHF 20 000 and CHF 20 000

2% earn betweenCHF 28 000 and CHF 42 500

5% earn betweenCHF 45 500 and CHF 52 800

20% earn betweenCHF 54 000 and CHF 64 000

25% earn betweenCHF 64 350 and CHF 73 450

median CHF 72 000

14% earn betweenCHF 74 000 and CHF 82 450

16% earn betweenCHF 82 800 and CHF 93 000

11% earn betweenCHF 93 600 and CHF 106 000

2% earn betweenCHF 107 600 and CHF 110 500

2% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 124 800

< 1% earn betweenCHF 128 500 and CHF 130 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 140 387

< 1% earn betweenCHF 148 000 and CHF 154 000

10kCHF 10 000

46kCHF 45 500

125kCHF 124 800

154kCHF 154 000

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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

chef cook, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income109k

Men: 16-25median CHF 58 900

Women: 16-25median CHF 58 000

Men: 25-35median CHF 65 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 64 750

Men: 35-45median CHF 78 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 78 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 84 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 84 000

Men: 55+median CHF 80 950

Women: 55+median CHF 71 500

median CHF 72 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

chef cook, Zurich

median

50kIncome90k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 66 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 63 700

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 60 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 67 550

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 78 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 80 600

median CHF 72 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chef cook have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 72 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 72 050 per year.

Salary trend

chef cook, Zurich

median

0Income80k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 72 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 72 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 72 050

median CHF 72 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

4 weeks ago

Dübendorf

100%

Permanent position

Genossenschaft ZFV-Unternehmungen

2 months ago

Sous-chef M/F

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

100%

Gastronet.ch

2 months ago

Chef de partie tournant M/F

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

100%

Gastronet.ch

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chef cook is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chef cook, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Insurance
CHF 150 00036 jobs
Industry various
CHF 120 000155 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 91 450Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 86 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 79 300Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 69 225Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 68 0001 job

Salary by cantons for chef cook

The top two high-paying cantons for chef cook are Lucerne and Glarus. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Zurich

chef cook

CHF 70 196

median salary

Salary by canton

chef cook

median

0Income90k

Aargaumedian CHF 72 000

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 54 400

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 78 250

Bernmedian CHF 74 400

Basel Landmedian CHF 72 000

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 70 400

Fribourgmedian CHF 71 500

Genevamedian CHF 65 000

Glarusmedian CHF 79 250

Grisonsmedian CHF 74 000

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 79 650

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 68 450

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 75 500

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 74 400

Solothurnmedian CHF 73 500

Schwyzmedian CHF 65 000

Thurgaumedian CHF 73 300

Ticinomedian CHF 78 000

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 67 593

Valaismedian CHF 66 000

Zugmedian CHF 79 000

Zurichmedian CHF 72 000

median CHF 70 196

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for chef cook, Zurich

Zurich

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St. Gallen

94 salaries

Aargau

91 salaries

Zug

50 salaries

Schwyz

37 salaries

Thurgau

34 salaries

Schaffhausen

13 salaries

chef cook salaries Zurich

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for chef cook

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for chef cook, Zurich

Salary by cantons for chef cook

Zurich

chef cook

Salary by canton

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St. Gallen

94 salaries

Aargau

91 salaries

Zug

50 salaries

Schwyz

37 salaries

Thurgau

34 salaries

Schaffhausen

13 salaries