Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
chef de section, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 72 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 72 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 150 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 120 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 167 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 167 000
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 115 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a chef de section 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 168 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
chef de section, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 81 350
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 72 006
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 115 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 168 500
median CHF 115 000
+12%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for chef de section have changed over time.
In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 91 003. From 2019-2021, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 143 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a chef de section is Education, with an average salary of CHF 182 000 anually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for chef de section, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Education
CHF 182 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 121 003Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 81 3505 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for chef de section
The top two high-paying cantons for chef de section are Vaud and Bern. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.